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Synonyms & Similar Words
diligent
hardworking
industrious
tireless
persistent
dedicated
devoted
assiduous
meticulous
thorough
conscientious
sedulous
painstaking
strenuous
laborious
toilsome
energetic
zealous
enthusiastic
keen
eager
motivated
driven
ambitious
enterprising
proactive
dynamic
vigorous
robust
indefatigable
unflagging
unremitting
unsparing
rigorous
exacting
demanding
scrupulous
methodical
systematic
efficient
effective
productive
fruitful
successful
thriving
flourishing
prosperous
Meaning of Industrious
Having a strong inclination to work hard and diligently
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "industrious" as:
- • (of a person) working energetically and devotedly, being diligent and hardworking
- • (of an activity or process) requiring or characterized by hard work and diligence
Etymology of Industrious
The word "industrious" originates from the Latin words "industrius" meaning diligent or hardworking, and "industria" meaning diligence or activity, which is derived from "indu" meaning "in" or "within" and "struire" meaning "to build" or "to construct"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is hardworking and diligent
Example Uses
- She was an industrious student, always completing her assignments on time and to a high standard
- * The company's industrious approach to marketing paid off, resulting in a significant increase in sales
- * He was known for his industrious nature, always striving to improve his skills and knowledge
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
lazy
idle
indolent
slothful
sluggish
lethargic
apathetic
indifferent
lackadaisical
careless
negligent
remiss
lax
dilatory
procrastinating
inactive
inert
passive
unenthusiastic
uninterested
unmotivated
unproductive
inefficient
ineffective