Diligent and Lax

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Diligent adjective - Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks.

Usage example: a diligent detective investigates all clues

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Lax is an antonym for diligent.

Nearby Words: diligence, diligently

Lax adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

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Diligent is an antonym for lax.

Nearby Word: laxly

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Lax and Diligent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diligent/lax

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