Synonyms: diligent
Definition: characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
Usage: a diligent detective investigates all clues; a diligent search of the files
Similar words: assiduous, sedulous
Definition: marked by care and persistent effort
Usage: her assiduous attempts to learn French; assiduous research; sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles
Similar words: industrious, hardworking, untiring, tireless
Definition: characterized by hard work and perseverance
Synonyms: persevering, diligent
Definition: quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
Usage: a diligent (or patient) worker; with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business
Similar words: patient
Definition: enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
Usage: a patient smile; was patient with the children; an exact and patient scientist; please be patient