Diligent: meaning and example
adjective · In the sense illustrated below
Careful and persistent in your work or effort.
Example sentence
“His diligent preparation made the presentation run smoothly.”
An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.
Putting it into words
At work
“Diligent in checking invoices, resolving discrepancies before the monthly close.”
This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.
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