hardworking

adjective

hard·​work·​ing ˈhärd-ˈwər-kiŋ How to pronounce hardworking (audio)
Synonyms of hardworking
: 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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Yousuf, a hardworking Bangladeshi immigrant living in East New York, sent his wages back to support his large family, including two young daughters, aged 3 and 12, the restaurant’s co-owner told the Daily News. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 That means my cabinets and drawers are mostly full of hardworking, multitasking items. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026 Darline Graham likened her work ethic to her brother's, and credited their hardworking parents who ran a bar and liquor store in central South Carolina for modeling that ethic. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Naperville Central has hardworking students, strong family support and the best staff, Thornton said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hardworking

Word History

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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