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conscientious

[kon-shee-en-shuhs, kon-see-] / ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si- /




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And then this most conscientious of musicians began to cancel performances.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

His father, Kenneth, was a conscientious objector who detested social injustice, nuclear weapons and smoking in equal measure.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

Mike Prysner, the executive director of the Center on Conscience and War, a group that provides legal support and counsel for conscientious objectors, told Salon that they have seen a huge increase in interest.

From Salon May 25, 2026

Still, Lu said he doesn’t believe sustainable businesses — and a more conscientious consumerism — are dead.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

"Pencey? It's not too bad. It's not paradise or anything, but it's as good as most schools. Some of the faculty are pretty conscientious."

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger




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