DILIGENCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DILIGENCE?

Need another word that means the same as “diligence”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “diligence” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Diligence” are: industriousness, industry, application, conscientiousness, assiduousness, assiduity, rigour, rigorousness, punctiliousness, meticulousness, carefulness, thoroughness, sedulousness, attentiveness, heedfulness, earnestness, intentness, studiousness

Diligence as a Noun

Definitions of "Diligence" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “diligence” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Persevering determination to perform a task.
• Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation.
• Careful and persistent work or effort.
• A diligent effort.

Synonyms of "Diligence" as a noun (18 Words)

application	The action of applying something to a surface. The application of indexes to tables of data.
assiduity	Constant or close attention to what one is doing. The assiduity with which he could wear down his opponents.
assiduousness	Great and constant diligence and attention.
attentiveness	The action of paying close attention to something. Half the children who ate the cereal showed no improvement in attentiveness.
carefulness	The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger. I admired the carefulness of his work.
conscientiousness	The trait of being painstaking and careful. His conscientiousness is second to none and he regularly makes follow up calls to ensure everything is going well.
earnestness	An earnest and sincere feeling. The deadly earnestness of the conversation.
heedfulness	The trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities.
industriousness	Persevering determination to perform a task.
industry	Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories. American industry is making increased use of computers to control production.
intentness	The quality of being intent and concentrated. The intentness of his gaze.
meticulousness	Strict attention to minute details.
punctiliousness	Strict attention to minute details.
rigorousness	Something hard to endure.
rigour	Something hard to endure. The rigours of a harsh winter.
sedulousness	The quality of being constantly diligent and attentive.
studiousness	Diligent study.
thoroughness	Great care and attention to detail. His scholarship was marked by thoroughness and accuracy.

Usage Examples of "Diligence" as a noun

• Few party members challenge his diligence as an MP.
• His diligence won him quick promotions.

Associations of "Diligence" (30 Words)

assiduity	Constant attentions to someone. The assiduity with which he could wear down his opponents.
assiduous	Showing great care and perseverance. She was assiduous in pointing out every feature.
changeless	Remaining the same. Changeless truths.
conscientious	Guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong. A conscientious man he took his duties very seriously.
constant	A quantity or parameter that does not change its value whatever the value of the variables, under a given set of conditions. Constant as the northern star.
constantly	Continuously over a period of time; always. Constantly kind and gracious.
continually	Seemingly without interruption. This information is continually updated.
diligent	Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties. A diligent or patient worker.
eager	A high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary. Eager for success.
enterprising	Marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects. An enterprising foreign policy.
equable	Not easily irritated. He could look sterner than his equable temperament would suggest.
hardworking	Characterized by hard work and perseverance.
indefatigable	Showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality. An indefatigable defender of human rights.
industrious	Working hard to promote an enterprise. An industrious people striving to make their country prosperous.
inexhaustible	(of an amount or supply of something) unable to be used up because existing in abundance. An inexhaustible supply of coal.
invariable	(of a noun in an inflected language) having the same form in both the singular and the plural, as does relais in French. His routine was invariable.
meticulous	Marked by precise accordance with details. The designs are hand glazed with meticulous care.
painstaking	Done with or employing great care and thoroughness. Painstaking attention to detail.
plodding	Slow-moving and unexciting. Plodding methodical Ralph Bellamy.
scrupulous	(of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. Scrupulous attention to details.
sedulous	(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence. Sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles.
steadily	In a controlled or unwavering manner. He could still walk steadily.
steady	Support or hold steady and make steadfast with or as if with a brace. Sales remain steady.
striving	An effortful attempt to attain a goal.
studious	Spending a lot of time studying or reading. He made a studious inspection of the buffet.
tireless	Having or showing great effort or energy. A tireless campaigner.
unchanging	Showing little if any change. The party stood for unchanging principles.
unflagging	Showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality. His apparently unflagging enthusiasm impressed her.
unwavering	Not wavering; steady or resolute. Unwavering loyalty.
working	Engaged in manual labour. His working title for the book was Why People Are Poor.