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DILIGENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
Example:
a diligent search of the files
Classified under:
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)
Sense 2
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:
Similar:
patient (enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance)
Derivation:
diligence (persevering determination to perform a task)
