Pronunciation: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

Definitions of diligent

adjective describing someone who is careful and hardworking in their tasks

Example Sentences

A1 She is a diligent student who always completes her homework on time.

A2 The diligent worker carefully checked each item on the list before submitting it.

B1 The diligent researcher spent hours in the library gathering information for her thesis.

B2 The diligent chef meticulously measured each ingredient to ensure the recipe turned out perfectly.

C1 The diligent project manager oversaw every detail of the construction project to ensure it was completed on time and within budget.

C2 The diligent lawyer thoroughly reviewed all the evidence before presenting her case in court.

Examples of diligent in a Sentence

formal The diligent student always completed their assignments ahead of schedule.

informal She's a diligent worker, always putting in extra hours to get the job done.

slang He's a real go-getter, always on top of things and super diligent.

figurative Like a bee diligently collecting nectar, she worked tirelessly to achieve her goals.

Grammatical Forms of diligent

past tense

diligently

plural

diligents

comparative

more diligent

superlative

most diligent

present tense

diligent

future tense

will be diligent

perfect tense

have been diligent

continuous tense

being diligent

singular

diligent

positive degree

diligent

infinitive

to diligently

gerund

diligently

participle

diligently

Origin and Evolution of diligent

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'diligent' originated from the Latin word 'diligentem' which means 'careful, attentive'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'diligent' has retained its original meaning of being careful and attentive, but has also come to encompass the idea of being industrious and hardworking.