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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 | ||
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