Definitions for "Conscientiousness"
The quality of being conscientious; a scrupulous regard to the dictates of conscience.
In psychology, Conscientiousness is the trait of being painstaking and careful, or the quality of acting according to the dictates of one's conscience. It includes such elements as self-discipline, carefulness, thoroughness, organization, deliberation (the tendency to think carefully before acting), and need for achievement. It is an aspect of what was traditionally called character.
A mental factor that, in dependence upon effort, cherishes what is virtuous and guards the mind from delusion and non-virtue. See Meaningful to Behold and Understanding the Mind.
A personality dimension; a highly conscientious person is responsible, dependable, persistent, and achievement-oriented. 42