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Skilled vs Diligent - What's the difference?

skilled | diligent |

As adjectives the difference between skilled and diligent

is that skilled is having or showing skill; skilful while diligent is performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

As a verb skilled

is (skill).

skilled

English

Etymology 1

From (skill) (noun)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having or showing skill; skilful.
  • Requiring special abilities or training.
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    Etymology 2

    See (skill) (verb)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (skill)

    • Anagrams

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    diligent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * diligence

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