HARDWORKING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

hardworking

adjective

Definition of hardworking

as in busy

using a lot of time and energy to do work a hardworking young woman who was rewarded with a promotion hardworking students

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Recent Examples of hardworking High marks to her hardworking, and hilarious, mom, who encouraged her to chase her dream. — Bob Odenkirk, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 From distinctive slabs to hardworking layouts, these are the kitchen trends to keep an eye out for next year—and incorporate into your own home. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 Set in Queens in 1986, the family drama stars Teller (contending for Best Actor) as the hardworking, decent father of two boys. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026 By reducing the monthly payment, Amendment 3 would allow more hardworking Floridians to qualify for a mortgage and start building equity. — Elaine Parker, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hardworking

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Elsewhere in the store, staff were busy stocking shelves, and most products were in plentiful supply.

— JOHN LEICESTER, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Flynn shared concerns that a gate near Sheridan could back traffic up into a busy intersection at Quincy.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of busy

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There are no straightforward steps like in the days when a diligent worker could land a job at a good company, work hard to get promoted and hope to climb the corporate ladder.

— Julia Carpenter, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Edwards said Brown was diligent in going to work and didn’t worry about the weather at all.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of diligent

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Loosehead Boris Wenger and backrow Joaquin Moro were industrious and both scored tries while fullback Geronimo Piscatelli was a constant attacking threat, scoring one try and missing two others.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Alongside his final-third prowess, Fernandes was industrious across the pitch, playing eight passes into the final third per game, more than any other United player.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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