assiduous
constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; meticulous: an assiduous student.
constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
Origin of assiduous
1Other words for assiduous
Opposites for assiduous
Other words from assiduous
- as·sid·u·ous·ly, adverb
- as·sid·u·ous·ness, noun
- un·as·sid·u·ous, adjective
- un·as·sid·u·ous·ness, noun
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How to use assiduous in a sentence
And at the memory of his former occupation, Quen again waved his arms from side to side with untiring assiduousness.
The Wallet of Kai Lung | Ernest BramahBy his assiduousness the work was recommenced this same year, and on the 5th of August, 1858, was completed.
Hidden Treasures | Harry A. LewisDuring the rest of the week she pursued this course with tactful assiduousness, but she could discover nothing worth while.
Marjorie Dean, High School Junior | Pauline LesterFrom the latter Assiduousness is reached and, finally, Great Services.
Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern | Edgar Saltus
British Dictionary definitions for assiduous
/ (əˈsɪdjʊəs) /
hard-working; persevering: an assiduous researcher
undertaken with perseverance and care: assiduous editing
Origin of assiduous
1Derived forms of assiduous
- assiduously, adverb
- assiduousness, noun
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