Definitions
- Describing someone who is hardworking and dedicated to their work or task. - Referring to someone who is persistent and attentive in their efforts. - Talking about someone who is meticulous and thorough in their work.
- Describing someone who is hardworking and conscientious in their work or task. - Referring to someone who is careful and thorough in their efforts. - Talking about someone who is persistent and focused in their work.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is hardworking.
- 2Both words describe someone who is persistent and focused.
- 3Both words describe someone who is careful and thorough in their work.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone's work ethic.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sedulous is less commonly used than diligent.
- 2Intensity: Sedulous implies a higher level of dedication and effort than diligent.
- 3Meticulousness: Sedulous implies a greater attention to detail than diligent.
- 4Connotation: Sedulous has a more formal and serious connotation than diligent.
Remember this!
Sedulous and diligent are synonyms that describe someone who is hardworking, persistent, and careful in their work. However, sedulous implies a higher level of dedication and attention to detail than diligent, and has a more formal connotation. Diligent is more commonly used and has a broader range of contexts.
