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(kr"fl), a.[AS. cearful.] 1. Full of care; anxious; solicitous. [Archaic] Be careful [Rev. Ver. "anxious"] for nothing. Phil. iv. 6. The careful plowman doubting stands. Milton. 2. Filling with care or solicitude; exposing to concern, anxiety, or trouble; painful. The careful cold beginneth for to creep. Spenser. By Him that raised me to this careful height. Shak. 3. Taking care; giving good heed; watchful; cautious; provident; not indifferent, heedless, or reckless; -- often followed by of, for, or the infinitive; as, careful of money; careful to do right. Thou hast been careful for us with all this care. 2. Kings iv, 13. What could a careful father more have done? Dryden. Syn. -- Anxious; solicitous; provident; thoughtful; cautious; circumspect; heedful; watchful; vigilant. スポンサード リンク
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