Adjective: diligent di-li-junt
- Quietly and steadily continuing a task despite any difficulties
"a diligent worker"; "with diligent industry she revived the failing business";
- persevering, perseverant
- Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
"a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent search of the files"
See also: assiduous, busy, careful, hardworking, industrious, patient, sedulous, tireless, untiring
Antonym: negligent
Encyclopedia: Diligent