INDUSTRIOUS

hardworking, industrious, tireless, untiring

(adjective) characterized by hard work and perseverance

energetic, gumptious, industrious, up-and-coming

(adjective) working hard to promote an enterprise

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

industrious (comparative more industrious, superlative most industrious)

Hard-working and persistent.

Synonyms

• See also industrious

Source: Wiktionary

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In*dus"tri*ous, a. Etym: [L. industrius, industriosus: cf. F. industrieux. See Industry.]

1. Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor. Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government. Sir W. Temple.

2. Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit or aim; as, he was negligent in business, but industrious in pleasure; an industrious mischief maker. Industrious to seek out the truth of all things. Spenser.

– In*dus"tri*ous*ly, adv.

– In*dus"tri*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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