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Vigilant vs Diligent - What's the difference?

vigilant | diligent |

As adjectives the difference between vigilant and diligent

is that vigilant is watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary while diligent is performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

vigilant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary
    • Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

    Synonyms

    * watchful, alert, wary, aware, on the qui vive

    Derived terms

    * vigilantly

    Related terms

    * vigil * vigilance * vigilante

    diligent

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * diligence

    External links

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