diligent Meaning & Definition
What Does Diligent Mean?
Diligent is used as an adjective meaning Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.
Diligent: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɪlɪdʒənt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | assiduous, industrious and sedulous |
| Antonyms | negligent |
| Comparative / superlative | more diligent, most diligent |
Diligent Definition (Adjective)
- Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.
Scientists are very diligent in their work.
Synonyms of Diligent
Diligent synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Diligent
Diligent in a Sentence
Scientists are very diligent in their work.
Word Forms & Grammar
diligent (comparative more diligent, superlative most diligent)
Origin of Diligent
From Middle English diligent, from Old French diligent, from Latin dīligēns (“careful, attentive, diligent”), present participle of dīligō (“to love, esteem much”, literally “to choose, select”), from dī-, dis- (“apart”) + legō (“to choose”); see elect and select.
How to Pronounce Diligent
The standard pronunciation of diligent is //ˈdɪlɪdʒənt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Diligent
What part of speech is diligent?
Diligent is an adjective.
What is another word for diligent?
You can replace diligent with words such as assiduous, industrious and sedulous. See the full list of diligent synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of diligent?
The opposite of diligent is negligent.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of diligent?
The comparative form is more diligent and the superlative form is most diligent.