Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
- done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking: a diligent search of the files.
adjective
- careful and persevering in carrying out tasks or duties
- carried out with care and perseverancediligent work
mid-14c., from Old French diligent (14c.), from Latin diligentem “attentive, assiduous” (see diligence). Related: Diligently.