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Dedication vs Conscientious - What's the difference?

dedication | conscientious |

As a noun dedication

is (uncountable) the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

As an adjective conscientious is

thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.

dedication

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
  • (countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.
  • (countable) A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.
  • (legal) The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

    • Synonyms

    * diligence * devotion

    References

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    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

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