Conscientious vs Contientous
Learn why "conscientious" is correct and "contientous" is wrong.
contientous
Incorrect spelling - ""Contientous"" is not a valid English word.
"contientous" 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 careful, responsible, and thorough.
Definition of conscientious
"conscientious": "Conscientious" means careful, responsible, and thorough.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for conscientious
- • diligent
- • careful
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She is a conscientious worker.
"Correct:" He is conscientious about duties.
"Incorrect:" She is contientous.
Notes:
- • Starts with 'conscience'.
- • Contains 'sci'.
- • Long adjective.
- • Often misspelled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Conscientious.
Q: Is contientous correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Careful and responsible.
Q: Word origin?
A: From conscience.
Summary
Conscientious is the correct spelling, meaning careful, responsible, and hardworking. Contientous is an incorrect spelling and should not be used.