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conscientious behavior

[kən-ˈshi-ən-shəs bɪ-ˈheɪ-vyər]
noun phrasepl: conscientious behaviors
comportamento consciencioso
1. Conduct that is careful, thorough, and guided by a strong sense of duty and moral responsibility
Her conscientious behavior in the workplace earned her multiple promotions.
Seu comportamento consciencioso no trabalho lhe rendeu várias promoções.
2. Actions that demonstrate diligence, honesty, and attention to detail in fulfilling obligations
The student's conscientious behavior included completing all assignments on time and asking questions when confused.
O comportamento consciencioso do aluno incluía completar todas as tarefas no prazo e fazer perguntas quando estava confuso.
Synonyms
diligent behaviorresponsible conductdutiful behaviormeticulous conductprincipled behavior
Antonyms
negligent behaviorirresponsible conductcareless behaviorreckless conductdishonest behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento consciencioso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comportamento consciencioso
Common in professional and formal contexts
Portugal
comportamento consciencioso
Standard European Portuguese usage, sometimes 'conduta conscienciosa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

walk the walk and talk the talk
put one's best foot forward
play by the rules
keep one's nose to the grindstone
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