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

Search for Dual-Purpose Patio Furniture Look for hardworking furniture to make the most of your space and budget. —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026

But that special quality, that verve, that panache Curry so effortlessly provides to elevate the Warriors from hardworking losers to a playoff team nobody wants to play? —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026

Born in a garage 40 years ago, my company now employs 100 hardworking Mississippians and supplies more than 10,000 retail stores nationwide. —Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026

This agreement means that 46 seniors and hardworking Georgians can begin to recoup their losses. —Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 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