careful
careful is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, careful is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcareful
- Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.
Example: "He was a slow and careful driver."
- Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.
Example: "They made a careful search of the crime scene."
- Full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad.
- Full of cares or anxiety; worried, troubled.
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