English adjective: diligent | |||
1. | diligent quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness | ||
Samples | A diligent (or patient) worker. With persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business. | ||
Synonyms | persevering | ||
Similar | patient | ||
Antonyms | impatient | ||
2. | diligent characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks | ||
Samples | A diligent detective investigates all clues. A diligent search of the files. | ||
Similar | assiduous, hardworking, industrious, sedulous, tireless, untiring | ||
See also | busy, careful | ||
Antonyms | negligent | ||