hardworking

adjective

hard·​work·​ing ˈhärd-ˈwər-kiŋ How to pronounce hardworking (audio)
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: constantly, regularly, or habitually engaged in earnest and energetic work : industrious, diligent
a hardworking young woman
"Our students have to be very hardworking and committed. They put in long hours. …"— Beth Farbotnik

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This is where the Canucks deserve credit: Their gutsy, hardworking effort away from the puck limited Utah’s offensive damage and kept them close enough to hang around. — Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025 The recent immigration raids have instilled fear in many hardworking families. — Louis A Fuentes, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 Parents who don't work have diverse backgrounds, may be economically struggling, and are very hardworking people nonetheless. — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 Timmy also is the kind of actor who is so focused, so hardworking, and always wants to jump in without a net. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hardworking

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First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hardworking was in 1685

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hardworking

adjective
hard·​work·​ing -ˈwər-kiŋ How to pronounce hardworking (audio)
: industrious, diligent

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