Diligent vs. Sedulous — What's the Difference?

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence

Marked by persevering, painstaking effort.

Persevering and constant in effort or application; assiduous.

Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

Of a person: diligent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering in business or in endeavours to effect a goal; steadily industrious.

Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent.

Of an activity: carried out with diligence.

Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious.

Diligent in application or pursuit; constant, steady, and persevering in business, or in endeavors to effect an object; steadily industrious; assiduous; as, the sedulous bee.

Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness;

Marked by care and persistent effort;

Characterized by care and perseverence in carrying out tasks;