definition of
careful

[1] #1 careful a. exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavio. wn

[2] #2 careful s. [heedful] cautiously attentive; "careful of her feelings"; "heedful of his father's advice". wn

[3] #3 careful s. [deliberate, measured] unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed". wn

[4] #4 careful s. full of cares or anxiety; "Thou art careful and troubled about many things"-Luke 10.41. wn