diligence
/ˈdɪlɪd͡ʒəns/noun3 syllables
Diligence means: persevering determination to perform a task.
Synonyms for diligence4
noun, as in persevering determination to perform a task
noun, as in a diligent effort
What does diligence mean?3
noun
1
persevering determination to perform a task“his diligence won him quick promotions”
2
a diligent effort“it is a job requiring serious application”
3
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Diligence in a sentence
- In the past, people used to travel by a diligence.Eldad
- Needless to say, diligence is a key to happiness.LittleBoy
- When buying materials from unknown sellers, do your due diligence.bazsieszti
- If you want to learn a new language, diligence is the most important factor.camilou
- Her failure is not to be ascribed to want of diligence.unknown
- Once upon a time they used to travel by a diligence.Eldad
- His diligence and good conduct earned him the scholarship.Zifre
- Diligence was the principal factor in his remarkable promotion.JimBreen
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of diligence
as a noun
- plural
- diligences