Question

diligence means to work hard. which is its antonym?
perseverance - continued effort or work
persistence - continuing in spite of difficulty
laziness - unwilling to work or make effort

Explanation:

The word "diligence" means working hard. "Laziness" means being unwilling to work or make effort, which is the opposite. "Perseverance" and "persistence" are similar in meaning to "diligence" as they imply continued effort.

Answer:

laziness