diligent
gb/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒənt/ us/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒənt/
B2
English
~ 9100
szorgalmas, lelkiismeretes, alapos, gondos, kitartó
B2
FORMAL
1
szorgalmas
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is diligent (in/about [something])
She is a diligent student who always finishes her assignments on time.
Szorgalmas diák, aki mindig időben elkészíti a feladatait.
The company is looking for diligent employees who can handle detailed tasks.
A cég olyan lelkiismeretes munkatársakat keres, akik el tudják végezni a részletekre odafigyelést igénylő feladatokat.
He became a successful lawyer by being diligent and disciplined from a young age.
Their most diligent volunteers often stayed late to make sure everything was done properly.
Learner examples
My brother is very diligent at school.
A bátyám nagyon szorgalmas az iskolában.
A diligent worker checks his work carefully.
A lelkiismeretes dolgozó alaposan ellenőrzi a munkáját.
Teachers like diligent students in the class.
If you are diligent, you can reach your goals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "diligent" with "vigilant". "Diligent" means working hard and carefully, while "vigilant" means watching carefully to notice danger or problems. Learners also sometimes say "I am diligent to study"; it is more natural to say "I am diligent in my studies" or "I am diligent about studying."
Meaning
careful and hard-working (person)
Collocations
diligent student
|diligent worker
|diligent employee
|diligent researcher
|diligent in his studies
|hardworking and diligent
Synonyms
hardworking (Very close in meaning, but slightly more common and less formal than "diligent".)
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industrious (Formal word for someone who works hard and is productive; does not always stress carefulness as much as "diligent".)
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conscientious (Emphasizes being careful because of a strong sense of duty or right and wrong, not just effort.)
Antonyms
lazy (Describes someone who avoids work or effort, the opposite of a diligent person.)
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slack (Informal; describes someone who is careless and does not work as hard as they should.)
Themes
work
|education
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Working hard and carefully for a long time, without giving up.
Describing a person who works hard, is careful, and continues putting steady effort into their tasks or responsibilities.
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
a diligent [effort/search/review/investigation]
Despite a diligent search, the police were unable to find any new evidence.
Az alapos keresés ellenére a rendőrség nem talált semmilyen új bizonyítékot.
The report was the result of months of diligent research.
A jelentés több hónapos alapos kutatás eredménye volt.
We appreciate your diligent efforts to resolve the issue before the deadline.
The lawyer conducted a diligent review of all the documents before the trial.
Learner examples
After a diligent search, they found the lost dog.
Alapos keresés után megtalálták az elveszett kutyát.
The book is based on diligent research.
A könyv alapos kutatáson alapul.
She made a diligent effort to learn English.
The team did a diligent investigation of the problem.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "strong" or "big" instead of "diligent" for effort, saying "a strong effort" when they want to show careful and steady work. "Strong" focuses on power, while "diligent" focuses on careful, continuous work. Also, avoid "diligent work hard"; say "diligent work" or "work diligently."
Meaning
showing careful, thorough effort
Collocations
diligent effort
|diligent search
|diligent investigation
|diligent research
|diligent review
|diligent preparation
Synonyms
thorough (Stresses completeness and attention to every part; may not always suggest long, steady effort as strongly as "diligent".)
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careful (General word for avoiding mistakes or problems; does not always suggest persistence over time.)
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meticulous (Stronger and often more formal; emphasizes extremely fine detail, sometimes more than "diligent".)
Antonyms
careless (Describes work done without enough attention, the opposite of diligent effort or investigation.)
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superficial (Describes work that only touches the surface and lacks depth, the opposite of a diligent, thorough approach.)
Themes
work
|law
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Done in a careful and serious way, with a lot of steady work.
Describing work, effort, or activity that is carried out with careful attention, thoroughness, and steady effort.
Grammar
Dictionary form
diligent
IPA
GB/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒənt/
US/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒənt/
Syllables & stress
di - li - gent (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (di)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: diligent
Word family
Core family
diligence
noun C1
diligently
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
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