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assiduously

[ uh-sij-oo-uhs-lee ] [ əˈsɪdʒ u əs li ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adverb

with careful and consistent effort; diligently

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More about assiduously

  • First recorded in the early 17th century; formed from assiduous + -ly.
  • From the Latin assiduus, equivalent to assid(ēre), meaning “to sit near or beside, dwell close to.”

EXAMPLES OF ASSIDUOUSLY 

  • The team assiduously followed the project timeline to ensure they met the tight deadlines.
  • The detective assiduously examined every clue, hoping to solve the mystery.
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haughty

[ haw-tee ] [ ˈhɔ ti ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

disdainfully proud; scornfully arrogant

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More about haughty

  • First recorded in 1520–30.
  • Originated from the obsolete word haught, a variant of the late Middle English haute, from the Latin altus, meaning “high”+ y2.

EXAMPLES OF HAUGHTY 

  • Despite her humble beginnings, she adopted a haughty attitude once she gained wealth and power.
  • The manager’s haughty tone alienated the employees, making them feel undervalued.
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druthers

[ druhth-erz ] [ ˈdrʌð ərz ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

one's own way, choice, or preference

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More about druthers

  • First recorded in 1870–75.
  • Formed from (I, you, etc.)’d rather, contraction of would rather.”

EXAMPLES OF DRUTHERS 

  • If the team had their druthers, they’d rather work from home than come to the office.
  • My druthers would be to have dessert before dinner, but I know that’s not practical.
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