DILIGENT as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • characterized by care and perseverence in carrying out tasks
   
   Usage Example(s)
   • a diligent detective investigates all clues
   • a diligent search of the files
   
   Antonym(s)
   • negligent (what does negligent mean?)
   
   Similar To
   • assiduous (what does assiduous mean?)
   • sedulous (what does sedulous mean?)
   • hardworking (what does hardworking mean?)
   • industrious (what does industrious mean?)
   • tireless (what does tireless mean?)
   • untiring (what does untiring mean?)
   
   See Also
   • busy (what does busy mean?)
   • careful (what does careful mean?)
2. Meaning
   • quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
   
   Synonym(s)
   • persevering (what does persevering mean?)
   
   Usage Example(s)
   • a diligent (or patient) worker
   • with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business
   
   Similar To
   • patient (what does patient mean?)