April 16, 2026
diligent
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/adjective
Working hard with steady, careful attention.
Example sentences
- “The diligent student reviewed her notes every evening.”
- “Thanks to diligent record-keeping, the accountant found the error in minutes.”
A favorite of report cards and references. It praises steady effort; 'industrious' is close, but 'diligent' stresses care as well as work.