sedulous
adjectiveHow many syllables in sedulous?
There are 3 syllables in the word sedulous.How to pronounce sedulous:
Definition of sedulous:
- sedulous (adjective):
- diligent or painstaking
- adjective. marked by care and persistent effort.
- involving or accomplished with careful perseverance
Synonyms for sedulous:
active
assiduous
busy
conscientious
constant
diligent
employed
engaged
industrious
laborious
occupied
painstaking
persevering
persistent
preoccupied
tireless
unflagging
unremitting
working
Antonyms for sedulous:
careless
changing
defatigable
fatigued
feeble
half-hearted
idle
inactive
inattentive
indifferent
indolent
lackadaisical
lax
lazy
lethargic
neglectful
negligent
nonchalant
not busy
reticent
slack
tired
trivial
unbusy
unemployed
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