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How do you spell Conscientious?

Correct spelling

conscientious

CONSCIENCE + TIOUS. Being guided by your conscience.

Why is conscientious spelled this way?

From Latin conscientia, knowledge within oneself. CON (with) + SCIRE (to know). Someone conscientious knows within — internal awareness guiding thorough, careful action.

Common misspellings of conscientious

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Example

She is a conscientious worker who checks every detail.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "conscientious". CONSCIENCE + TIOUS. Being guided by your conscience.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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