All 3 Uses of
conscientious
in
Sense and Sensibility
- He really felt conscientiously vexed on the occasion; for the very exertion to which he had limited the performance of his promise to his father was by this arrangement rendered impracticable.†
Chpt 5 *
- Whereas, in my opinion, by her taking so much notice of you, and treating you in this kind of way, she has given you a sort of claim on her future consideration, which a conscientious woman would not disregard.†
Chpt 33
- We all wish her extremely happy; and Mrs. Ferrars's conduct throughout the whole, has been such as every conscientious, good mother, in like circumstances, would adopt.†
Chpt 37
Definition:
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(conscientious) careful to do what is right--especially to perform duties in a thorough manner