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sedulity

sedulity

9.9
Careful, steady work and attention over a long time
  • noun
  • /sɛˈdjuːləti/
  • Formal
translation icon : diligencia
  • The project succeeded largely due to the sedulity of its members.

Examples

  • Her sedulity in completing tasks impressed everyone.

  • Her sedulity in completing every task impressed her supervisor.

  • He is admired for his intelligence as well as his sedulity in his profession.

  • The team's sedulity led to their success.

  • Her sedulity in studying for the exam paid off when she received the top grade.

  • The gardener's sedulity ensured that every plant flourished in the garden.

  • With great sedulity, she worked on her project every day to meet the deadline.

Synonyms

conscientiousness
vssedulity
3 7.6

Careful, responsible way of working that shows a person wants to do their work well

highlights continuous attentive work rather than motivation by duty or ethics
sedulousness
vssedulity
  • Formal
9.9

Careful attention and steady effort that help someone do small things well

is identical in meaning but is a different form or label
assiduousness
vssedulity
8.7

Careful, steady work and attention to a task

emphasizes steady constant attention rather than mainly persistence of effort
scrupulousness
vssedulity
7.7

Careful attention to doing what is right and to small details

focuses on steady diligence and attention rather than moral concern
punctiliousness
vssedulity
  • Formal
9.9

Careful attention to small details and correct behavior

is broader, meaning constant diligent attention rather than only tiny rules
dutifulness
vssedulity
5.2

Carefully doing the duties you are expected to do

covers general constant diligence and attention beyond duty fulfilment

Antonyms

negligence
  • Specialized
80 6.5

Failure to take proper care that causes harm or loss

carelessness
16 2.8

Lack of attention that causes mistakes or accidents

How Diligent

assiduity
  • Formal
8.8
sedulity
  • Formal
9.9
diligence
60 4.1
idleness
8 4.5

Surface Forms

sedulity singular
sedulities plural

Morphology

sedulity = sedulous (opaque) = sedul + ity

The formation from the adjective 'sedulous' to the noun with '-ity' is a regular, predictable derivation.

Etymology

Sedulity comes from the Latin word sedulus, which means 'careful' or 'eager', and you can see the same root in the English adjective sedulous. So, sedulity is the steady, careful attention and hard work someone shows over time.