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Another word for diligently

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that shows care, steady effort, and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Usage Example

"The research team worked industriously for months to verify the accuracy of the historical records."

Strongest
industriously
assiduously
conscientiously
Strong
tirelessly
painstakingly
meticulously
sedulously
steadily
persistently
attentively

Opposites of diligently

The opposite of diligently shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lazily
carelessly
negligently
sloppily
idly
half-heartedly
indolently
perfunctorily
See all opposites of diligently

• Nearby Words

dilemma
diligence
diligent
diligently
dill
dillseed
dillweed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Diligently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/diligently
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