diligent

1. Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness (synset 301740371)
   "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business"
   similar to: patient - enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
   same as: persevering
2. Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks (synset 300757628)
   "a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent search of the files"
   also:

   • busy - actively or fully engaged or occupied
   • careful - exercising caution or showing care or attention
   similar to:

   • assiduous, sedulous - marked by care and persistent effort
   • hardworking, industrious, tireless, untiring - characterized by hard work and perseverance

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