Diligence — synonyms, definition

1. diligence (Noun)

ambition application assiduity attention devotion eagerness effort enterprise hard work industriousness industry intensity intentness keenness perseverance study zeal

diligence (Noun) — Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation.

diligence (Noun) — Persevering determination to perform a task. ex. "his diligence won him quick promotions"

diligence (Noun) — A diligent effort. ex. "it is a job requiring serious diligence"

conscientiousness determination effort elbow grease exertion painstakingness purpose sweat travail assiduity assiduousness concentration sedulity sedulousness studiousness