Conscientious vs Concientious
Learn why "concientious" is wrong.
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concientious
Incorrect spelling - ""Concientious"" drops letters.
"concientious" is a common misspelling of "conscientious". Always use "conscientious" when referring to the correct word.
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conscientious
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Conscientious" means guided by conscience.
Definition of conscientious
"conscientious": "Conscientious" means guided by conscience.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for conscientious
- • principled
- • responsible
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She is conscientious at work.
"Incorrect:" She is concientious.
Notes:
- • Starts with 'consci-'.
- • Not 'conci-'.
- • Root is conscience.
- • Letter omission error.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Conscientious.
Q: Is concientious correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Responsible.
Q: Root word?
A: Conscience.
Summary
Conscientious contains science. Concientious is missing letters and is incorrect.