Definition of Diligent

careful in carrying out tasks and duties

Examples of Diligent in a sentence

The teacher believes the diligent students will check their answers. 🔊

When Tara is tired, she is not a very diligent worker.  🔊

Adam is a diligent student who goes above and beyond to earn great grades at school. 🔊

If you are not more diligent at work, you will get fired for your mistakes.  🔊

The actress plays the role of a diligent spy who secretly gets information while carrying out her duties at the plant.  🔊

Because Danielle takes a break every five minutes, she is not a diligent worker.  🔊

Sarah and Max are the teacher’s pets because they are always diligent when following her instructions.  🔊

When Joanna searches for employees, she always looks for those who are diligent and capable of paying attention to detail.  🔊

The waiters can avoid spills if they are diligent when pouring the wine.  🔊

To be a diligent driver, you must always keep your eyes focused on the road.  🔊

Other words in the Difficult, Stubborn category:

Most Searched Words (with Video)