Be careful [Rev. Ver. ``anxious''] for nothing.
--Phil. iv. 6.
The careful plowman doubting stands. --Milton.
2. Filling with care or solicitude; exposing to concern,
anxiety, or trouble; painful.
The careful cold beginneth for to creep. --Spenser.
By Him that raised me to this careful height.
--Shak.
3. Taking care; giving good heed; watchful; cautious;
provident; not indifferent, heedless, or reckless; --
often followed by of, for, or the infinitive; as, careful
of money; careful to do right.
Thou hast been careful for us with all this care.
--2. Kings iv,
13.
What could a careful father more have done?
--Dryden.
Syn: Anxious; solicitous; provident; thoughtful; cautious;
circumspect; heedful; watchful; vigilant.