diligent

[dil-i-juhnt] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt /

ADJECTIVE

persevering, hard-working

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active assiduous attentive careful conscientious eager earnest indefatigable industrious painstaking persistent studious tireless

WEAK

busy constant eager beaver grind laborious occupied operose persisting pertinacious plugging sedulous steadfast unflagging unrelenting untiring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless disinterested idle ignorant inactive inattentive lazy neglectful thoughtless tired uncareful unconcerned unenthusiastic unscrupulous weary

WEAK

indifferent languid lethargic negligent

Example Sentences

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“I would hate to criticize him for not being more diligent, but it is frustrating,” said Skyhawk in a 1995 interview about the initiative.

From Los Angeles Times

“One thing that I admire most about Britt and her preparation for her sport is how diligent she is,” Knight said.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who have worked under both Viana and Begiristain speak of similarities between them: they are unassuming in their demeanour but diligent and structured in the way they operate.

From BBC

At 28 years old, Mr. Dalrymple is a genuine and diligent young talent, and will no doubt go on to write many books.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chief said police need to remain diligent since “every life lost was one too many.”

From Los Angeles Times

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