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- [uh-sij-oo-uh s]
- /əˈsɪdʒ u əs/
- /əˈsɪd.ju.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sij-oo-uh s]
- /əˈsɪdʒ u əs/
Definitions of assiduous word
- adjective assiduous Someone who is assiduous works hard or does things very thoroughly. 3
- adjective assiduous hard-working; persevering 3
- adjective assiduous undertaken with perseverance and care 3
- adjective assiduous done with constant and careful attention 3
- adjective assiduous diligent; persevering 3
- adjective assiduous constant; unremitting: assiduous reading. 1
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Origin of assiduous
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin assiduus, equivalent to assid(ēre) to sit near, beside, dwell close to (see assess) + -uus deverbal adj. suffix; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Assiduous
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assiduous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj assiduous
- diligent — constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
- zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- scrupulous — having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights.
- indefatigable — incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring.
- laborious — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
adjective assiduous
- tireless — untiring; indefatigable: a tireless worker.
- hard-working — industrious; zealous: a hardworking family man.
Antonyms for assiduous
adj assiduous
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
- neglectful — characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often followed by of): neglectful of one's health.
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