diligently

In thorough fashion

Diligently means with careful, persistent effort and attention.

Someone who works diligently applies steady focus to a task rather than rushing or cutting corners: She diligently reviewed every page of the contract.

The word suggests conscientiousness—doing something thoroughly because it matters.

industrious

hardworking

Committed to sustained effort

unflaggingly · laboriously · industriously · productively · energetically · busily · doggedly · relentlessly · unceasingly · untiringly

thorough

comprehensively

Fully and completely

extensively · intensively · searchingly · analytically · studiously · deeply · fully · rigorously · assiduously · methodically

meticulous

carefully

With deliberate attention

exactingly · methodically · systematically · punctiliously · attentively · rigorously · painstakingly · conscientiously · thoroughly · accurately

earnest

devoted

Loyally and lovingly attached

steadfast · faithful · sincere · wholehearted · earnestly · zealously · fervently · loyally · dutifully · devotedly

Opposites
effort and persistence

diligentlylazily

Without exertion or haste

halfheartedly · indolently · slothfully · desultorily · idly

care and attention to quality

diligentlycarelessly

Without due attention

sloppily · negligently · haphazardly · shoddily · casually

Family

diligent

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G