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diligent

[ dil-i-juhnt ]

adjective

  1. constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything:

    a diligent student.

    Synonyms: sedulous, assiduous, industrious

  2. done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking:

    a diligent search of the files.

    Synonyms: unremitting, tireless, indefatigable



diligent

/ ˈdɪlɪdʒənt /

adjective

  1. careful and persevering in carrying out tasks or duties
  2. carried out with care and perseverance

    diligent work



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Derived Forms

  • ˈdiligently, adverb

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Other Words From

  • dil·i·gent·ly adverb
  • dil·i·gent·ness noun
  • non·dil·i·gent adjective
  • o·ver·dil·i·gent adjective
  • o·ver·dil·i·gent·ness noun
  • pre·dil·i·gent adjective
  • un·dil·i·gent adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of diligent1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Anglo-French or directly from Latin dīligent- (stem of dīligēns ), present participle of dīligere “to choose, like,” equivalent to dī- di- 2 + -ligere (combining form of legere “to choose, read”); -ent

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Word History and Origins

Origin of diligent1

C14: from Old French, from Latin dīligere to value, from dis- apart + legere to read

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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

With covid-19 cases and positivity rates ticking up in the region and across the state, it is critical for all Marylanders who need a test to be diligent about getting a test.

This week, the coach seemed happy that Haskins would get to see Smith — a quarterback long regarded as one of the league’s most diligent workers — preparing for games.

The men had been training together under the diligent eye of Alberto Salazar, a former Nike athlete and American record holder in the 10,000 meters.

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Nonetheless, even the most diligent amateur risks taking a beating if they trade for any length of time.

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Despite their treatment of others’ cubs, female hyenas can be “very attentive and diligent mothers,” Strauss says.

Why not let the whole thing quietly fade away for want of a diligent investigation?

But as open as they are, they are also businessmen who know their brand and are their best, most diligent marketers.

Ferris credits her books Louisiana Cookery (1954) and New Orleans Cuisine (1969) as exemplars of diligent reporting and research.

And yes, Pineda had honored diligent teachers and top students.

“You just have to be diligent in figuring out what they really look like,” El said.

But he was studious, diligent, and anxious to avoid repremands and to fulfil the expectations of his parents.

He was sent from one place to another, in quest of his friend, and made diligent use of his long legs, but without success.

The three plodded on, taking a diligent constitutional walk, exchanging very few words, and those chiefly between the girls.

While we considered whether we shall negociate, I fear the French have been more diligent.

Half an hour later, after a diligent consultation of certain books, he slipped back and beckoned OLeary into the hall.

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