Definitions

industriousness

[in-duhs-tree-uhs-nis] / ɪnˈdʌs tri əs nɪs /

NOUN

diligence

Synonyms

STRONG

activity alertness application assiduity assiduousness attention attentiveness briskness care carefulness constancy earnestness exertion heed heedfulness industry intensity intent intentness keenness laboriousness pertinacity quickness sedulousness vigor

Antonyms

STRONG

carelessness disregard idleness ignorance inactivity inattention indolence laziness lethargy neglect negligence thoughtlessness

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Industriousness abounds, but still, how could the Empire State have been built in so short a time?

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2011

Industriousness and enthusiasm were its cornerstones; faith, patience, loyalty and self-control were some of the building blocks.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2010

Industriousness, again, is proverbial in the case of bees and ants "Go to the ant, thou sluggard!"—and noteworthy in the case of many birds, of beavers, and a long list of other animals.

From Problems of Conduct by Drake, Durant

industriousness

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