V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
diligence
noun
Definition: 1. conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task and being very thorough; 2. hard and persistent effort when doing a task
Synonyms: industriousness, thoroughness, conscientiousness, application
Antonyms: carelessness, neglect
Tips: Diligence is a characteristic that you would like to see in an employee. The term due-diligence is used to describe thorough research and planning for a deal or a case. Diligent is a related adjective that means "hardworking, industrious, and thorough."
Usage Examples:
Larry's care and diligence won him many promotions and the respect of his boss. (industriousness, thoroughness)
It is important for us to do our due-diligence on this project; we can’t overlook anything or make any mistakes. (thorough research, application)
He made a diligent effort to improve his grades. (hardworking) adjective
I admire Stacy's diligence and careful research on this project. (thoroughness, industriousness)
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