Meaning
diligent, hardworking
- showing persistent effort and careful attention to duties or work
- done with care, thoroughness, and precision
In a sentence
È sempre stato uno studente diligente e curioso.
He has always been a diligent and curious student.
La ricerca richiede un lavoro metodico e diligente.
The research requires methodical and diligent work.
Non sono stati abbastanza diligenti nel seguire le istruzioni fornite.
They were not diligent enough in following the instructions provided.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diligente | masculine · singular |
| diligente | feminine · singular |
| diligenti | masculine · plural |
| diligenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Adjective ending in -e: identical form for masculine and feminine singular, ends in -i in the plural.