Diligence
n.capable, resilientprofessional
What it means
Steady, attentive effort that keeps work accurate and complete.
Reach for it when praising care sustained through a demanding responsibility
Rosa's diligence uncovered two mismatched figures before the report was signed.
Choose between these
7- everyday
when close attention matters without implying long effort
not when Care may last only a moment, while diligence continues until the work is sound.
- everyday
persistence
when continuing despite delay is the chief strength
not when Persistence can repeat a poor method instead of checking details carefully.
- professional
attention to detail
when precision in small points deserves explicit praise
not when Detail work alone does not show reliable follow-through over time.
- professional
when complete coverage is the measurable virtue
not when A thorough process can be slow or mechanical without showing persistent application.
- formal
conscientiousness
when responsibility and moral seriousness motivate the work
not when Conscientiousness describes character more broadly than effort on one task.
- formal
industry
when energetic habitual work is being commended
not when Industry emphasizes activity and may overlook accuracy.
- literary
assiduity
when tireless application suits elevated prose
not when The rare term may hide a compliment that diligence states clearly.
Said against
3- negligence
- carelessness
- idleness
It naturally appears in
3- due diligence
The trustees completed due diligence before accepting the land.
- show diligence
You show diligence whenever you verify a surprising result twice.
- reward diligence
The apprenticeship should reward diligence as well as speed.