Antonyms for assiduity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : as-i-doo-i-tee, -dyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌæs ɪˈdu ɪ ti, -ˈdyu-

Definition of assiduity

Origin : early 15c., from Latin assiduatem "continual presence," noun of quality from past participle stem of assiduus (see assiduous).

noun diligence

Example sentences :

His tutors always praised him for his assiduity and the trouble he took.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

Moreover, it is the one mankind, if it could, would cultivate with the most assiduity.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various

But I am more obliged to you for your kindness and assiduity, than I am to him only for thinking of it.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Mademoiselle Heinzleman's great test of all goodness was assiduity.
Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever

Margarita had contrived to gain my interest by the assiduity of her attentions.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Of course the news of my assiduity had spread all over the little town.
Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad

Such zeal, success, and assiduity I did not believe could be expected.
Extract from : « Buchanan's Journal of Man, September 1887 » by Various

Dye it therefore and thoroughly soak it with the assiduity of these cogitations.
Extract from : « Meditations » by Marcus Aurelius

Then his muchuchos have to move about, and wait upon him with assiduity.
Extract from : « The Flag of Distress » by Mayne Reid

This assiduity so captivated the besieged one's heart that she struck her colours.
Extract from : « Vie de Bohme » by Orlo Williams

Synonyms for assiduity

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