What is another word for diligently?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli] (IPA)

Diligently is an adverb used to describe the manner in which one does something with great care, effort, and attention to detail. Some synonyms for diligently include assiduously, conscientiously, attentively, laboriously, meticulously, scrupulously, with great effort, sedulously, studiously, thoroughly, persistently, and assiduously. These words describe a person's focus and attention to detail when performing a task. Diligently can also be replaced with the phrases hard-working, dedicated, committed, and persistent. Overall, using synonyms for diligently enhances the richness and clarity of the language, while maintaining the same core meaning of being attentive, consistent, and thorough in one's work.

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What are the opposite words for diligently?

Antonyms for the word "diligently" are words that signify a lack of effort or care. These words include inactively, carelessly, negligently, indolently, lethargically, nonchalantly, idly, apathetically, lackadaisically, and slothfully. Using these words in place of "diligently" would convey a very different meaning to the sentence. For example, "I diligently completed my work" would become "I carelessly completed my work" or "I did my work slothfully", thus changing the tone of the sentence from one of diligent effort to one of laziness or neglect. It is important to choose the correct antonym for the desired meaning of the sentence.

Usage examples for Diligently

Knowing it to be her greatest fault, she had striven diligently to conquer it and it burst forth only at rare intervals.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
In an effort to locate the cry, I searched diligently along the lead.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
We were far enough south to expect bears and seals, and expecting the usual luck of the hungry savage, we sought diligently.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Diligently

  • We accept it because we have seen the vision. We know that we cannot reap the harvest, but we hope that we may so well prepare the land and so diligently sow the seed that our successors may gather the ripened grain.
    Liberty Hyde Bailey
  • Finally, I do not believe that we should punish American families who have worked diligently to provide for themselves and want to pass along their success to their children and grandchildren.
    Howard Coble
  • Elizabeth, Lady C, claims to be writing at the limits of language. Would it not be insulting to her if I were diligently to follow after her, explaining what she means but is not smart enough to say?
    J. M. Coetzee
  • I've always just adored music. It's my first love, really. I admire and respect people in the music business. You really have to work hard and diligently. Sometimes actors can be lazy and get away with it, but you can't do that if you're a musician.
    Blythe Danner
  • It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses.
    Dag Hammarskjold

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