Conscientious vs Consciencious

Learn the correct spelling of this difficult word.

consciencious

Incorrect spelling - ""Consciencious"" swaps letters incorrectly.

"consciencious" is a common misspelling of "conscientious". Always use "conscientious" when referring to the correct word.

conscientious

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

"Conscientious" means morally careful.

Definition of conscientious

"conscientious": "Conscientious" means morally careful.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for conscientious

  • dutiful
  • ethical

Usage Examples

"Correct:" A conscientious effort.

"Incorrect:" A consciencious effort.

Notes:

  • Spelling fixed in dictionaries.
  • Common exam error.
  • Based on conscience.
  • Letter order matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Correct spelling?

A: Conscientious.

Q: Is consciencious correct?

A: No.

Q: Meaning?

A: Careful and ethical.

Q: Why confusing?

A: Long spelling.

Summary

Conscientious is the correct spelling, meaning diligent and careful. Consciencious is a very common misspelling.