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hardworking

[hahrd-wur-king] / ˈhɑrdˈwɜr kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
conscientious
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Her hardworking father, Robert Lee Parton, was a tobacco farmer.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Maeda, a hardworking forward or winger, had an excellent record at Celtic, netting 79 times in 212 games, but won't get the same volume of chances in a team battling to stay up.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Turner’s family members describe him as an extremely hardworking and selfless person.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Thus, this shocking program was exploiting doctors and the trust inherent in their relationships with patients, and it was also divisive among the many hardworking physicians.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

Paul, at fifteen, was a quiet, hardworking boy, rather clumsy in his movements but strong and careful about his chores.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




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