assiduous

[uh-sij-oo-uhs]

assiduous Definition

showing great care, attention, and effort; diligent.

Using assiduous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assiduous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was assiduous in her studies and always got good grades.

  • Example

    The team's success was due to their assiduous training and preparation.

  • Example

    He was an assiduous worker, always striving to improve his skills.

assiduous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assiduous

Antonyms for assiduous

Phrases with assiduous

  • close and careful attention

    Example

    The project required assiduous attention to detail.

  • persistent and determined effort

    Example

    His assiduous effort paid off when he finally achieved his goal.

  • diligent and thorough study

    Example

    Her assiduous study of the subject earned her top marks in the class.

Origins of assiduous

from Latin 'assiduus', meaning 'busy'

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Summary: assiduous in Brief

'Assiduous' [uh-sij-oo-uhs] is an adjective that describes someone who shows great care, attention, and effort. Synonyms include 'diligent,' 'hardworking,' and 'industrious.' Antonyms include 'lazy,' 'negligent,' and 'careless.' Examples of its use include 'She was assiduous in her studies and always got good grades,' and 'The team's success was due to their assiduous training and preparation.'