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diligence

noun

ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

Meaning

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Careful and persistent work or effort; the quality of working carefully and with effort.

Success requires patience and diligence.

His diligence led to his promotion.

His diligence earned him a promotion.

hard work, dedication, persistence, perseverance, industriousness, attentiveness

Entry 1

hard work, dedication, persistence

Entry 2

perseverance, industriousness

Entry 3

hard work, attentiveness, industriousness

laziness, carelessness, negligence, idleness

Entry 1

laziness, carelessness, negligence

Entry 2

negligence, laziness

Entry 3

carelessness, negligence, idleness

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.

Chemical substances used to kill pests, but harmful to beneficial insects like butterflies.

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of res...

underhanded or dishonest behavior