hardworking

adjective

hard·​work·​ing ˈhärd-ˈwər-kiŋ 

: constantly, regularly, or habitually engaged in earnest and energetic work : industrious, diligent

a hardworking young woman

"Our students have to be very hardworking and committed. They put in long hours. …"

—Beth Farbotnik

Examples of hardworking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This shallow-but-hardworking closet became a party pantry for entertaining, housing items like cocktail and wine glasses, drink mixers, candles, and cloth napkins. —Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026

Beyond her artistic abilities, Chloe is a wonderful young woman—kind, hardworking, collaborative, and consistently supportive of her peers. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

Moses is a strong, hardworking, heavy winger who was a first-rounder in the OHL draft and captain of the GTHL Don Mills Flyers. —Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026

The biggest people who've actually increased property taxes on the hardworking men and women of our state are school districts. —March 8, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hardworking

• networking
• nonworking
• reworking
• woodworking
• clerking
• jerking
• lurking
• shirking
• smirking
• working
• interworking
• metalworking

Kids Definition

hardworking

adjective

hard·​work·​ing -ˈwər-kiŋ 

: industrious, diligent