assiduous
/ə'sidjuəs/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Marked by care and persistent effort: Showing constant and careful attention to a task; diligent and hardworking over a long period.
- Characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic application: Describes someone who works in a dedicated, untiring, and meticulous manner.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Her assiduous study habits led to her academic success.
- The project was completed thanks to his assiduous attention to detail.
- He is assiduous in his duties, never missing a deadline.
Advanced Usage
- "to be assiduous in (doing) something": To be very diligent and careful in a particular activity or duty.
- She was assiduous in her preparation for the conference.
- "assiduous efforts": Persistent and careful attempts to achieve something.
- Through assiduous efforts, the team solved the complex problem.
Variants and Related Words
- Assiduously (adverb): In a careful and persistent way.
- He worked assiduously on the manuscript for years.
- Assiduity (noun): Constant or close attention to what one is doing; diligence.
- The work was done with great assiduity.
Synonyms
- Diligent: Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
- Sedulous: (Formal) Showing dedication and diligence.
- Industrious: Diligent and hard-working.
- Painstaking: Done with or employing great care and thoroughness.
Antonyms
- Lazy: Unwilling to work or use energy.
- Negligent: Failing to take proper care over something.
- Careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Assiduous in one's pursuit of...": Very diligent and persistent in trying to achieve or obtain something.
- He was assiduous in his pursuit of the truth.
Adjective
- marked by care and persistent effort
- her assiduous attempts to learn French
- assiduous research
- sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles