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Definition of Diligent
1. Adjective. Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness. "With persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business"
2. Adjective. Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks. "A diligent search of the files"
Also: Busy, Careful
Similar to: Assiduous, Sedulous, Hardworking, Industrious, Tireless, Untiring
Derivative terms: Diligence
Antonyms: Negligent
Similar to: Assiduous, Sedulous, Hardworking, Industrious, Tireless, Untiring
Derivative terms: Diligence
Antonyms: Negligent
Definition of Diligent
1. a. Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent.
Definition of Diligent
1. Adjective. Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Diligent
1. persevering [adj]