Pronunciation

/dɪˈlɪdʒənt/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by great care, perseverance, or industry in one’s work or duties; diligent and conscientious. For example: “The diligent student spent hours studying for the exam.”
• Noun: A person who is diligent; one who shows great care and effort in their tasks. For example: “The manager praised her diligent team members.”

Phrases

• “Diligent worker” refers to someone who is consistently hardworking.
• “To be diligent about something” means to show thoroughness and attention to detail.
• “A life of diligence” implies a committed and conscientious approach to daily activities.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She was a diligent researcher, pouring over countless books for her thesis.”
• Noun: “The diligent gardener tended to his plants every morning.”
• Sentence: “His diligence in his job led to promotions within the company.”

Synonyms

• Industrious
• Careful
• Responsible
• Thorough
• Conscientious
• Diligently
• Assiduous

Antonyms

• Lazy
• Careless
• Indolent
• Inattentive
• Disorganized
• Negligent