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Definitions

industrious

[in-duhs-tree-uhs] / ɪnˈdʌs tri əs /
ADJECTIVE
hardworking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conscientious diligent energetic productive
WEAK
active assiduous ball of fire burning busy dynamic eager grind in full swing intent involved jumping laborious on the go operose perky persevering persistent plugging psyched up on purposeful sedulous spirited steady tireless zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inactive lazy lethargic
WEAK
idle indolent lackadaisical slack unemployed unproductive

Example Sentences

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He described his client as an "industrious and hard-working person who wants to make something of his life", and said he was "remorseful" for what happened.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The industrious attacking midfielder has become an integral part of Barcelona's squad since making his debut in the 2023/24 season, making 113 appearances and scoring 29 goals.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

She was one of many authors he wrangled—alcoholic William Faulkner, neurotic Dr. Seuss, industrious James Michener, imperious Philip Roth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

But you don’t have to be quite that industrious to pull this off.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

So Margaret supervised—ordered people to do work they were already doing, criticized their slowness and laziness even when they were quick and industrious, and in general, made trouble.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler