diligent
Intermediate/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
- adjective
- Showing care in doing one's work
diligent in a sentence
- “The diligent researcher made sure to check her measurements multiple times.”
- “A student who has been unceasingly diligent in pursuit of a degree in mathematics.”
- “The diligent artist refined each brushstroke to achieve perfection.”
What does “diligent” mean?
diligent (adjective) means showing care in doing one's work. It is pronounced /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "diligent" mean?
- diligent (adjective) means: Showing care in doing one's work
- How do you pronounce "diligent"?
- "diligent" is pronounced /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "diligent" in a sentence?
- Here is "diligent" used in a sentence: The diligent researcher made sure to check her measurements multiple times.
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