diligence synonyms

diligence

n.

assiduity, industry, perseverance, persistence, application, constancy, sedulousness, persistent exertion, assiduousness, industriousness, studiousness, pertinacity, tirelessness, carefulness, care, thoroughness, attentiveness, intentness, keenness, earnestness, steadiness, stick-to-itiveness*; see also attention 2, care 1.

Antonyms carelessness*, sloth*, laziness.

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