diligent

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diligent

(adjective)

Meaning

showing careful and persistent effort

Example

"The diligent student always completes her homework on time."

Synonyms

industriousassiduoushardworking

Antonyms

lazynegligentcareless

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'diligentem', meaning to value highly.
Related word forms
  • noun: diligence
  • adverb: diligently

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