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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