What are the antonyms for DILIGENT?
- hit-and-run, dead, disinterested, quiet, quiescent, thoughtless, lifeless, uncareful, languid, inactive, weary, slow, ignorant, sluggish, nonoperating, inattentive, heavy, remiss, dormant, latent, impatient, lethargic, indifferent, negligent, neglectful, lazy, unenthusiastic, idle, careless, indolent, unconcerned, free, tired, inoperative, asleep, passive, unscrupulous.
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Synonyms for DILIGENT
- on assignment,
- stubborn,
- interested,
- patient as job,
- entranced,
- precisely,
- utterly attentive,
- Dryasdust,
- studious,
- aware,
- grinder,
- on the go,
- narrowly,
- careful,
- unwavering,
- occupied,
- all-consuming,
- ardent,
- wary,
- rigorous,
- in depth,
- conscientious,
- keen,
- slowly,
- lock stock and barrel,
- take over,
- concerned,
- better,
- energetic,
- matter of fact,
- already taken,
- stern,
- unretiring,
- hellbent,
- finical,
- fiend for,
- mindful,
- on the job,
- zealous,
- forcible,
- go-go,
- demanding,
- fastidious,
- unchangeable,
- advertent,
- sharp-eyed,
- matter-of-fact,
- regardful,
- enduring,
- meticulous,
- preoccupied,
- intense,
- workaday,
- nice,
- accurate,
- unwearying,
- sleepless,
- eager,
- plodding,
- Riveted,
- by numbers,
- resolute,
- prim,
- open-eyed,
- tough,
- single-minded,
- strong,
- choosy,
- unfailing,
- openmouthed,
- really into,
- epicurean,
- set,
- plucky,
- finicky,
- undiscouraged,
- complete,
- unrelenting,
- observant,
- Immersed,
- obstinate,
- owlish,
- minutely,
- in someone else's possession,
- leery,
- firm,
- in full swing,
- nose to grindstone,
- fascinated,
- professorial,
- undaunted,
- critical,
- permanent,
- never-tiring,
- vigilance,
- Qualmish,
- loyal,
- spunky,
- committed,
- thoughtful,
- inexorable,
- obdurate,
- pedantic,
- up to one's ears,
- unsparing,
- never idle,
- strong-minded,
- ball of fire,
- hyper,
- on the ball,
- efficient,
- dainty,
- Undrooping,
- all ears,
- dogged,
- elaborate,
- implacable,
- agog,
- undivided,
- unflagging,
- fussbudget,
- stiff,
- guarded,
- in the field,
- slogging,
- unwearied,
- Unrelaxing,
- walking on eggs,
- active,
- all eyes,
- heavily into,
- Plugging,
- persistent,
- hypercritical,
- tireless,
- fussy,
- wonky,
- severe,
- delicate,
- extra ordinary,
- assiduous,
- engrossed,
- uninterrupted,
- conscionable,
- hard-working,
- steady,
- literal,
- indomitable,
- unwinking,
- persisting,
- all wound up,
- priggish,
- dead set on,
- constant,
- indefatigable,
- coming on strong,
- Weariless,
- Intentive,
- flawless,
- expeditious,
- Finicking,
- unsleeping,
- dedicated,
- untiring,
- Operose,
- fearless,
- diligent,
- ruthless,
- determined,
- thoroughgoing,
- due diligence,
- alert,
- heedful,
- squeamish,
- undistracted,
- niggling,
- industrious,
- INDEPTH,
- mandarin,
- undeviating,
- concentrated,
- rabbinic,
- in a meeting,
- unnodding,
- stony,
- conscious,
- by the book,
- at it,
- valiant,
- decided,
- exacting,
- dauntless,
- methodical,
- prepared,
- donnish,
- lasting,
- vigilant,
- up to here in,
- unbending,
- prudish,
- absorbed,
- once,
- price-conscious,
- Concentrating,
- discreet,
- headstrong,
- bookish,
- prudential,
- reliable,
- exact,
- insistent,
- on the move,
- uncompromising,
- unyielding,
- gumptious,
- brave,
- persnickety,
- well-ordered,
- risk-averse,
- fervent,
- strong-willed,
- immutable,
- Snowed,
- prudent,
- responsible,
- eager beaver,
- fireball,
- steely,
- having enough on one's plate,
- proper,
- pertinacious,
- attentive,
- involved,
- productive,
- unshakeable,
- Scrutinizing,
- serious,
- perspicacious,
- invincible,
- there,
- disciplined,
- devoted,
- enterprising,
- mincing,
- perky,
- rock solid,
- inalterable,
- deliberate,
- scholastic,
- bulldogged,
- hearty,
- hard,
- hardworking,
- minding p's and q's,
- flintlike,
- correct,
- chary,
- stable,
- patient,
- continuing,
- discriminating,
- circumspect,
- rapt,
- enraptured,
- intent,
- psyched up on,
- discerning,
- carefully,
- devoted to studies,
- provident,
- picky,
- askance,
- vehement,
- businesslike,
- faithful,
- systematic,
- strict,
- safe,
- thorough,
- measured,
- observing,
- unremitting,
- enthusiastic,
- earnest,
- sharp,
- strenuous,
- particular,
- willing,
- unconquerable,
- tenacious,
- relentless,
- laborious,
- unswerving,
- ready,
- staunch,
- cautious,
- taken up with,
- steadfast,
- decisive,
- Overworked,
- sedulous,
- true,
- lively,
- well-informed,
- jealous,
- in conference,
- rigour,
- unabating,
- Considering,
- belt,
- Perseverant,
- having many irons in the fire,
- watchful,
- never-failing,
- bold,
- resolved,
- open-eared,
- heart and soul into,
- bullheaded,
- quickest,
- Unintermitting,
- grind,
- quick,
- academic,
- unfaltering,
- surefire,
- organized,
- gingerly,
- conservative,
- in-depth,
- scholarly,
- persevering,
- precise,
- iron-willed,
- busy,
- unflinching,
- caught up,
- scrupulous,
- Hearkening,
- purposeful,
- courageous,
- punctilious,
- painstaking.
Usage Examples for DILIGENT
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One evening, a gentleman in company with others, accidentally dropped a shilling on the floor, which, after diligent search, could not be found. - "Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals" by R. Lee
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The poetical beauties or defects I have not been very diligent to observe. - "Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare" by D. Nichol Smith
