Assiduous (adjective)
assiduous [ uh-sij-oo-uhs ] (previously 06-28-13)adjective1. constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; meticulous:
an assiduous student.2. constant; unremitting:
assiduous reading.OTHER WORDS FROM ASSIDUOUSas·sid·u·ous·ly, adverb
as·sid·u·ous·ness, noun
un·as·sid·u·ous, adjective
un·as·sid·u·ous·ness, noun
WORDS RELATED TO ASSIDUOUSdiligent, zealous, scrupulous, indefatigable, exacting, laborious, active, attentive, busy, constant, eager beaver, grinding, industrious, persevering, sedulous, steady, studious, unflagging, untiring, whiz
SYNONYMS FOR ASSIDUOUSSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.com1. studious, diligent, sedulous.
2. continuous, tireless, persistent.
ANTONYMS FOR ASSIDUOUS1, 2. inconstant, lazy.
Origin: First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin assiduus, equivalent to assid(ēre) “to sit near or beside, dwell close to” (see assess) + -uus adjective suffix; see -ous
EXAMPLE SENTENCES FROM THE WEB FOR ASSIDUOUSThere has been assiduous woo-ing of the political establishment too.
CAMILLA WILL NEVER BE QUEEN: PRINCE CHARLES CAPITULATES ON WEBSITE FAQ|TOM SYKES|NOVEMBER 12, 2012|DAILY BEASTAs an intern at The Nation in 1989, he was an amiable and assiduous fact-checker of my copy.
BRITAIN'S NEW POLITICAL DYNASTY|NORMAN BIRNBAUM|OCTOBER 1, 2010|DAILY BEASTBut despite her allure, her assiduous assault on New York produced no results.
HOW DESIREE LANDED HER GIG|SANDRA MCELWAINE|AUGUST 11, 2010|DAILY BEASTHis assiduous reporting and his smart, passionate commentary have impressed colleagues and readers alike.
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