Assiduous
Adjective
Definition: Showing great care, attention, and effort; diligent and hardworking.
Synonyms: Diligent, Industrious, Sedulous, Meticulous, Thorough
Antonyms: Lazy, Careless, Negligent
- The assiduous student always completes her assignments ahead of time.
- Despite the challenging workload, the team remained assiduous in meeting their project deadlines.
- Think of "assiduous" as a combination of "assid" (from Latin "assiduus" meaning "constant" or "unwearied") and "ous" (suffix meaning "full of" or "characterized by").
- Picture a busy ant tirelessly working to achieve its goals, representing an assiduous worker.
Etymology:
The word "assiduous" originated from the Latin word "assiduus," meaning "constantly present" or "unceasing."
Historical Usage:"Assiduous" has been in usage since the 16th century and has maintained its meaning of being diligent and hard-working.
Related Idioms:
"Assiduous efforts"
Explanation:Refers to consistent and dedicated actions towards achieving a goal or completing a task.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "assiduous" with "avid" or "eager."
Explanation:While "assiduous" implies dedication and perseverance, "avid" and "eager" convey enthusiasm and passion. Though related, these words have distinct meanings and should not be used interchangeably.