adj.
  - taking care to avoid mishap or harm; cautious. 
▸
(careful of/about)
 protective of.
 ▸
(careful with)
 prudent in the use of.
 - done with or showing thought and attention.
 
 
  Derivative
  
    - carefully adv.
  - carefulness n.
 
   
  Etymology
  OE carful (see care, -ful).