sedulity
/si'dju:liti/ Cách viết khác : (sedulousness) /'sedjuləsnis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being constantly diligent and attentive: "Sedulity" refers to the state or characteristic of showing persistent and careful effort in one's work or duties. It implies steady, earnest, and industrious application.
Usage
- "Sedulity" is a formal noun used to describe a commendable personal quality. It is often applied in contexts praising someone's work ethic, such as in academic, professional, or artistic pursuits.
- It is typically used in written English rather than everyday conversation.
Examples
- The researcher's sedulity was evident in the meticulous notes that filled dozens of notebooks.
- Success in mastering a craft requires not just talent but also great sedulity.
- Her promotion was a direct result of her sedulity and unwavering attention to detail.
Advanced Usage
- "With sedulity": This adverbial phrase describes the manner in which an action is performed.
- He applied himself to the task with great sedulity, leaving no stone unturned.
Variants and Related Words
- Sedulous (adj): Showing dedication and diligent effort.
- He was a sedulous student, always the first to arrive at the library.
- Sedulously (adv): In a diligently careful and persevering manner.
- She worked sedulously for years to perfect her technique.
Synonyms
- Diligence: Careful and persistent work or effort.
- Assiduity: Constant and close attention to what one is doing.
- Industriousness: The quality of being hard-working and diligent.
- Persistence: The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Antonyms
- Negligence: Failure to take proper care over something.
- Indolence: Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
- Carelessness: Failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors.
Noun
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the quality of being constantly diligent and attentive
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