DILIGENT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

Example:

a diligent search of the files

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

assiduous; sedulous (marked by care and persistent effort)

hardworking; industrious; tireless; untiring (characterized by hard work and perseverance)

Also:

busy (actively or fully engaged or occupied)

careful (exercising caution or showing care or attention)

Antonym:

negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)

Derivation:

diligence (persevering determination to perform a task)

Meaning:

Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

Example:

with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business

Synonyms:

diligent; persevering

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

patient (enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance)

Derivation:

diligence (persevering determination to perform a task)