Definitions
- Describing someone who is diligent and hardworking. - Referring to someone who is persistent and attentive to detail. - Talking about someone who is careful and thorough in their work.
- Describing someone who is dedicated and committed to their work. - Referring to someone who is meticulous and pays close attention to detail. - Talking about someone who is hardworking and persevering.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is hardworking and diligent.
- 2Both words emphasize the importance of attention to detail.
- 3Both words suggest a level of persistence and dedication in one's work.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Sedulous has a connotation of being careful and thorough, while assiduous has a connotation of being dedicated and persevering.
- 2Usage: Sedulous is more commonly used in formal writing, while assiduous can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Frequency: Assiduous is more commonly used than sedulous in everyday language.
Remember this!
Sedulous and assiduous are synonyms that describe someone who is hardworking, diligent, and attentive to detail. However, sedulous emphasizes being careful and thorough, while assiduous emphasizes being dedicated and persevering. Sedulous is more commonly used in formal writing, while assiduous can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
