August 29, 2026

Diligent

adjective

Definition

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. Diligent effort over time produces results that talent alone cannot.

Example Sentence

“The diligent student arrived first and left last, mastering the material before every exam.”

Etymology

From Latin diligens (careful, attentive), present participle of diligere (to esteem, love).

Scrabble Score

D2I1L1I1G2E1N1T1

DILIGENT scores 10 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

hardworking assiduous conscientious industrious

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