Usage Note
Gewissenhaftigkeit is the quality of doing things carefully and thoroughly, guided by a sense of duty. It is one of the Big Five personality traits (Conscientiousness) in psychology. Related adjective: gewissenhaft.
Examples
"Ihre Gewissenhaftigkeit machte sie zur zuverlässigsten Mitarbeiterin im Team."
Natural Translation
Her conscientiousness made her the most reliable member of the team.
Literal Translation
Her conscientiousness made her the most-reliable employee in-the team.
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Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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