diligent

adjective
UK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
US: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

  1. Someone who is diligent works hard and carefully.

    1. She is a very diligent student.
    2. Leo is diligent in his studies and always completes his homework on time.

  2. Showing care and effort in your work or duties.

    1. He is a diligent worker.
    2. The diligent detective followed every lead to solve the complicated case.

Synonyms

conscientious industrious assiduous meticulous hardworking

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diligent" in English means: Someone who is diligent works hard and carefully., Showing care and effort in your work or duties..

The phonetic transcription of "diligent" is /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ in British English and /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diligent": conscientious, industrious, assiduous, meticulous, hardworking.

Example usage of "diligent": "She is a very diligent student.". More examples on the page.