Conscientious
Pronunciation : Con`sci*en"tious
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. consciencieux, LL. conscientiosus.]
Definition : 1. Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong; -- said of a person. The advice of wise and conscientious men. Prescott.
2. Characterized by a regard to conscience; conformed to the dictates of conscience; -- said of actions. A holy and conscientious course. Abp. Tillotson.
Syn. -- Scrupulous; exact; faithful; just; upright.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913