diligent 2
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
Examples
- 1.a diligent detective investigates all clues
- 2.a diligent search of the files
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
diligently 1
adverb
with diligence; in a diligent manner
EnglishAntonym
negligent 1
adjective
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
Derivationally related form
diligence 2
noun
persevering determination to perform a task
Also see
Similar_to
assiduous 1
adjective
marked by care and persistent effort
hardworking 1
adjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
