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diligent

/'dɪlɪdʒənt/

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adjective
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
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"a diligent (or patient) worker"

Similar:

persevering patient
adjective
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
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"a diligent detective investigates all clues" "a diligent search of the files"

Similar:

industrious untiring hardworking assiduous sedulous tireless

Opposite:

negligent

Examples of diligent

"a diligent (or patient) worker"
"a diligent detective investigates all clues"
"a diligent search of the files"