Learn why "conscientous" is incorrect.
Incorrect spelling - ""Conscientous"" misses key letters.
"conscientous" is a common misspelling of "conscientious". Always use "conscientious" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Conscientious" means responsible and ethical.
"conscientious": "Conscientious" means responsible and ethical.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He is conscientious at work.
"Incorrect:" He is conscientous.
A: Conscientious.
A: No.
A: Responsible.
A: Missing letters.
Conscientious includes the full -ious ending. Conscientous is incorrect and missing letters.