Meaning & use
diligent
Working with steady care and effort.
See it in a sentence
The diligent researcher checked every quotation against its source.
Through diligent practice, Arun learned the difficult rhythm.
A note on using this word
Diligent emphasizes sustained attention and effort, not simply being busy.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
carelessnegligent
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