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diligent

/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/B2
Adjective

Showing care and conscientious effort in one's work or duties.

Examples

  • He was a diligent student who always finished his homework on time.
  • Diligent research led to the breakthrough.

Synonyms

hardworkingindustriousconscientious

Antonyms

lazynegligent