[ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
(e.g: a conscientious man, he took his duties very seriously)

- relating to a person's conscience
(e.g: the individual is denied even the opportunity to break the law on conscientious grounds)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from French consciencieux, from medieval Latin conscientiosus, from Latin conscientia (see conscience)