Industrious

/ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Diligently working hard; characterized by capability and perseverance.

The industrious student completed all her assignments ahead of schedule.

Consistently active and productive.

His industrious nature earned him a reputation as one of the best employees in the company.

Marked by a strong work ethic and drive to achieve.

Industrious farmers often work long hours to ensure a successful harvest.

Involved in work or activity; not idle.

An industrious community always finds ways to improve its local economy.

Early 15th century, from the Latin 'industria', meaning 'diligence, activity, zeal'.

hard at work

Engaged in productive activity.

burning the midnight oil

Working late into the night.

putting in the hours

Spending a significant amount of time working.

diligence

Careful and persistent work or effort.

perseverance

Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

assiduity

Constant or close attention to what one is doing.

Hustler

He's such a hustler, always working on something new.

Grind

She's on her grind, working and studying all the time.