diligent meaning
diligent :
hardworking, careful
adjective
▪ She is a diligent student.
▪ She is a hardworking student.
▪ He was diligent in his work.
▪ He was careful in his work.
paraphrasing
▪ industrious – hardworking
▪ thorough – careful
▪ meticulous – very careful
▪ attentive – paying attention
Pronunciation
diligent [ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt]
The stress is on 'dil' and sounds like 'dil-i-jent'.
Common phrases and grammar about diligent
diligent - Common meaning
adjective
hardworking, careful
Part of Speech Changes for "diligent"
▪ diligence (noun) – careful and hardworking effort
▪ diligently (adverb) – in a hardworking and careful manner
Common Expressions with "diligent"
▪ diligent worker – a hardworking person
▪ diligent effort – careful work
▪ diligent student – a hardworking student
▪ diligent research – careful study
Important examples of diligent in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, diligent is often used to describe someone who works hard.
Example of a confusing word: negligent (careless)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Diligent is an adjective that describes a person's work ethic, often appearing in questions about character traits.
diligent
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
due diligence
means 'careful evaluation', used in business contexts.
diligent as a bee
means 'very hardworking', used to describe someone who works tirelessly.
Differences between similar words and diligent
diligent
,
industrious
differences
Diligent means working carefully and hard, while industrious focuses on being busy and productive.
Words with the same origin as diligent
The origin of diligent
The word diligent comes from the Latin 'diligentia', meaning carefulness or attentiveness.
Word structure
It has the root dilig (to love or take delight in) and the suffix ent (adjective), meaning 'showing love or care'.
Words with the same origin
The root of diligent is dilig (to love or take delight in). Words with the same root include diligence (careful effort).
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