hardworking

adjective

hard·​work·​ing ˈhärd-ˈwər-kiŋ 

: 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

Examples of hardworking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The defense throughout Madigan’s marathon public corruption trial has tried to portray Madigan as a hardworking and humble Southwest Sider who only ever sought to help people through his role at the top of the Illinois political power structure. —Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025

Every single person is astonishingly talented and incredibly hardworking. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2024

Man Accused of Burning Woman to Death on Subway Arraigned on Murder Charges 0 My father, Albert Garland, was born on December 6, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, to a hardworking, middle-class family. —Gordon Garland, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

At this point, Toby aspires to become a truck driver and transport cattle, showcasing his hardworking attitude. —The Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hardworking

adjective

hard·​work·​ing -ˈwər-kiŋ 

: industrious, diligent