Meaning of diligent in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈdɪlədʒənt/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   diligent

   Definitions

   1. quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

   Examples

   • « a diligent (or patient) worker »
   • « with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business »

   Synonyms

   • patient

2. Qualitative Adjective

   diligent

   Etymology

   Middle English: via Old French from Latin diligens, diligent-‘assiduous’, from diligere‘love, take delight in’

   Definitions

   1. characterized by care and perseverence in carrying out tasks

   Examples

   • « a diligent detective investigates all clues »
   • « a diligent search of the files »

   Synonyms

   • assiduous
   • sedulous
   • hardworking
   • industrious
   • tireless
   • untiring

   Antonyms

   • negligent

See also

• busy
• careful