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diligence

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/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns/ · dil-i-gence

Steady, earnest, and energetic effort; persistent hard work.

Meanings

nounformal

Steady, earnest, and energetic effort; persistent hard work.

مستقل، سنجیدہ، اور سرگرم کوشش؛ محنت کی استقامت۔

محنت

mehnat

Formal: کوشش

Synonyms

effortperseverancehard workکوششمحنتلگن

Antonyms

lazinessidlenessnegligenceسستیبیکاریغفلت

Common Collocations

  • due diligence
  • academic diligence
  • diligence in work

Example Sentences

His diligence in completing the project impressed the manager.

اس کی محنت نے پروجیکٹ مکمل کرنے میں منیجر کو متاثر کیا۔

Us ki mehnat ne project mukammal karne mein manager ko mutasir kiya.

Diligence in studies can lead to great success in exams.

مطالعے میں محنت کرنا امتحانات میں بڑی کامیابی کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

Mutale mein mehnat karna imtihanat mein badi kamiyabi ka baais ban sakta hai.

She approached her job with diligence, always going the extra mile.

اس نے اپنے کام کو محنت اور لگن کے ساتھ انجام دیا، ہمیشہ اضافی کوشش کی۔

Us ne apne kaam ko mehnat aur lagan ke sath anjam diya, hamesha izafi koshish ki.

Easily Confused With

deliquents:Deliquents refers to people who commit a crime or are neglectful of duties, while diligence refers to careful and persistent work.

Word Family

diligent
adjectiveمحنتی
diligently
adverbمحنت سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember Diligence as 'Doing It with Long-term Intent & Earnestness'.

Imagine a person studying late at night with books, representing hard work and focus.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے، پیہم کوشش نہ چھوڑو کبھی،

Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai, peeham koshish na chhodo kabhi,

The fruit of hard work is sweet, never give up your constant efforts.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔

Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai.

The fruit of labor is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "diligentia" — carefulness, attentiveness

First known use: 14th century

The word 'diligence' evolved from the Latin word 'diligentia' which referred to carefulness and attentiveness, indicating a sense of careful effort.