assiduous
Showing constant effort
Assiduous means showing careful and persistent effort: an assiduous researcher, assiduous attention to detail.
The word implies steady, conscientious work rather than bursts of inspiration—someone assiduous keeps at a task until it's done right.
She was assiduous in documenting every transaction.
Committed to sustained effort
- industriousDevoted to steady effort
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
- tirelessNever losing energy
- unflaggingPersistently energetic
laborious · devoted · dedicated · zealous · earnest · studious · productive · busy
Extremely careful and thorough
- scrupulousThorough and principled
- preciseExactly correct, no error
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
- fastidiousExcessively attentive to detail
exact · accurate · careful · punctilious · methodical · systematic · orderly · thorough
Maintaining effort despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- doggedStubbornly persevering
indefatigable · unrelenting · resolute · relentless · unswerving · constant · sustained · patient
hardworking
Committed to sustained effort
- industriousDevoted to steady effort
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
- tirelessNever losing energy
unflagging · laborious · devoted · dedicated · zealous · earnest · studious · productive · busy · active
painstaking
Extremely careful and thorough
- scrupulousThorough and principled
- preciseExactly correct, no error
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
fastidious · exact · accurate · careful · punctilious · methodical · systematic · orderly · thorough · particular
persevering
Maintaining effort despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
dogged · indefatigable · unrelenting · resolute · relentless · unswerving · constant · sustained · patient · enduring
focused
Directing attention narrowly
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- observantNoticing things readily
- heedfulPaying close attention
mindful · watchful · vigilant · intent · scrutinizing · engrossed · absorbed · keen · sharp · perceptive
- tenacitydetermined, persistence, persistent, perseverance, determination
- attentivealert, aware, focused, mindful, watchful
assiduousdesultory
Lacking plan or purpose
sporadic · intermittent · inconstant · fitful · half-hearted
assiduousnegligent
Failing in due care
neglectful · remiss · careless · inattentive · slapdash