Diligent
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Working hard and being careful when doing tasks, like homework or chores, to make sure they are done well.
Examples
- Lily was diligent in her science project, spending hours researching the topic and creating a colorful poster that impressed her teacher and classmates during the presentation.
- During soccer practice, the diligent players worked hard on their drills, which helped them improve their skills and win the championship game at the end of the season.
- Mark showed diligent effort in his homework by completing each assignment carefully and asking questions whenever he didn’t understand something, which helped him achieve great grades.
Synonyms
hardworking
careful
assiduous
conscientious
persistent
industrious
Antonyms
lazy
negligent
careless
slack
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