assiduousness

/əˈsɪdʒ.u.əs.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈsɪdʒ.u.əs.nəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈsi-jə-wəs-nəs, -ˈsij-wəs-, a-/ (ame, mw)

assiduousness — noun

1. the quality of working steadily and carefully over time, making sure that every

1.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of working steadily and carefully over time, making sure that every part of a task receives close attention and nothing is left undone

例句

Thanks to Gabriela's assiduousness, every column of numbers in the report was checked twice.

assiduousness, checked twice

The gardener's assiduousness produced neat rows of vegetables and paths completely free of weeds.

同義詞
  • diligence

    more common everyday word; emphasises steady effort more than attention to detail

  • thoroughness

    focuses on completeness of the task rather than sustained effort

  • meticulousness

    stresses extreme care over small details, sometimes with a suggestion of slowness

反義詞
  • carelessness

    lack of attention or concern for quality

  • negligence

    failure to take proper care, often with negative consequences

文法句型

assiduousness + in + noun/gerund

用法筆記

This noun is uncountable and is most common in formal written or professional contexts. It is typically followed by 'in' plus a noun or gerund (e.g. assiduousness in research). The adjective form is assiduous, and the adverb is assiduously.

常見錯誤

❌His assiduousness to the project was clear.
✅His assiduousness in the project was clear.
💡assiduousness is followed by 'in', not 'to'.
❌She showed assiduousnesses in her work.
✅She showed assiduousness in her work.
💡assiduousness is uncountable and has no plural form.