adjective

diligent

diligent, hard-working, assiduous, conscientious

She is a very diligent student.

She is a very diligent student.

He made a diligent effort to finish on time.

He made a diligent effort to finish on time.

diligent ((in sth.)) to show care and effort in one's work or duties He was diligent in his studies.

Synonyms: hard-working, assiduous, conscientious; Antonyms: lazy, negligent

From Latin 'diligens' (attentive, careful), from 'diligere' (to love, esteem).

Imagine someone 'digging' into their work with great care and effort.

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