Definition for CARE'FUL

CARE'FUL, a. [See Care.]

  1. Full of care; anxious; solicitous. Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things. – Luke x.
  2. Provident; attentive to support and protect; with of or for. Thou hast been careful for us with all care. – 2 Kings iv. What could a careful father more have done. – Dryden. In present usage careful is generally followed by of; as, careful of health.
  3. Watchful; cautious; giving good heed; as, be careful to maintain good works; be careful of your conversation.
  4. Filling with care or solicitude; exposing to concern, anxiety, or trouble; full of cares. Raised to a careful hight. – Shak.

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