diligent — having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Korean meaning: 부지런한, 성실한, 근면한
Korean pronunciation: **딜**리전트
Example Sentences
- Tom was so diligent that he studied even during his lunch break, earning the nickname 'Human Textbook'.
- The diligent ant worked all summer while the lazy grasshopper just played music.
- She was so diligent in learning Korean that she even talked to her pet cat in Korean!
diligent
ADJECTIVE//ˈdɪlɪdʒənt//
having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Dill-igent gentleman tends his herbs with meticulous care
The diligent become intelligent, while the negligent fall behind!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'diligent-' (stem of 'diligentia'), derived from 'diligere' meaning 'to love' or 'to value highly,' formed from 'dis-' (apart) and 'legere' (to choose or gather). The word evolved to mean careful attention and conscientiousness.
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📝Examples
“Tom was so diligent that he studied even during his lunch break, earning the nickname 'Human Textbook'.”
“The diligent ant worked all summer while the lazy grasshopper just played music.”
“She was so diligent in learning Korean that she even talked to her pet cat in Korean!”
“Diligent practice is the key to mastering any skill.”
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