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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The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has praised the former first minister as a "serious and diligent leader", but it said she "often excluded" some government ministers and advisers from key discussions.

From BBC

Despite the vacancies, UVA’s board has the votes it needs to conduct a diligent leadership search and hire a new President, which would let the school get back to educating.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Can You Solve the Murder?” also offers a neat bonus for savvy crime-solvers—a detective scoring system that awards keen “sleuthing skills” and diligent notetaking.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The kid was so diligent and persistent in his rehab,” Casani said.

From Los Angeles Times

"We should be able to expect safe, compassionate and diligent care for some of the most vulnerable people in society," says Jane.

From BBC

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