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Intentional vs Diligent - What's the difference?

intentional | diligent |

As adjectives the difference between intentional and diligent

is that intentional is intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily while diligent is performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

intentional

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
  • (legal) Done with intent.
  • Antonyms

    * unintentional

    Derived terms

    * intentionally

    diligent

    English

    Adjective

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

    * See also