Diligence

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪlədʒəns/

Diligence (noun)

  1. careful and persistent effort in doing something.
  2. careful attention to details, especially in legal matters.

Examples

  • Her diligence at work earned her a promotion.
  • Diligence in studying leads to better grades.

Common collocations: show diligence, work with diligence, diligence and perseverance, exercise diligence, due diligence

Synonyms of Diligence

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Diligence

  • lack of care or attention