People who are conscientious -- meaning they're disciplined, dependable, organized and achievement-oriented -- are (not surprisingly) some of the most productive people, Grant says.
But Mrs. Kolodi says the trip as well as the poignant speeches by veterans and conscientious objectors would not have the same meaning without knowing the history of Vietnam and having a clear picture of America in the 1950's, 60's and early 70's.
Religion, he reasons, should be thought of as "conscientious truth-seeking regarding the ultimate sources of meaning and value" and, therefore, "a crucial dimension of human well-being and fulfillment".
This conception incorporates their primary aims, ambitions, and commitments to others, and is informed by the conscientious moral, religious, and philosophical convictions that give meaning for them to their lives.
With a more considered, conscientious effort to ascertain and apply the core meaning of the Fifth Amendment's "public use" requirement, this calamitous decision--and the public outrage that it produced--could have been avoided.
Part of being classy means being a good, conscientious citizen.
In the English language there are several thousand words representing traits, many of them close in meaning to others (for example, meticulous, careful, conscientious).
The main camp had been designated a "Category III", meaning its inmates – a mixture of Jews, political prisoners, conscientious objectors and other opponents of the Nazi's – were slated for death.
Still, no matter how well-meaning a school it was, no matter how conscientious about maintaining Spanish signage and notifications, Bonita was intimidated by its administration.
"He was extremely conscientious".
No, just a conscientious citizen.
