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Conscientious vs Resourceful - What's the difference?

conscientious | resourceful |

As adjectives the difference between conscientious and resourceful

is that conscientious is thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well while resourceful is capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

conscientious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.
    • He was a thoughtful and conscientious worker.

    Antonyms

    * capricious * impulsive

    Derived terms

    * conscientiously * conscientiousness * conscientious objector

    Related terms

    * conscience

    External links

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    resourceful

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.
    • With a resourceful use of space and a fresh coat of paint, the room became a pleasant library with a comfortable seating area.

    Derived terms

    * resourcefulness