# assiduously

**Pronunciation:** /əˈsɪdʒ.u.əs.li/ · uh-SID-yoo-us-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort in a task.

## Examples

- The researchers worked assiduously to collect data from every corner of the forest.
- He assiduously avoided any mention of the controversial topic during the interview.
- She assiduously practiced her violin scales every morning for over a decade.

## Synonyms

- hard — General term for putting in effort.
- carefully — Focuses on avoiding mistakes.
- diligently — Very close in meaning; implies steady, earnest effort.
- meticulously — Focuses on extreme attention to detail.

## Antonyms

- lazily — Lacking energy or effort.
- carelessly — Lacking attention to detail.

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