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

These mainstays offer hardworking actors seasonal jobs, but usually don’t allow for any real narrative besides jump scares and chainsaws. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Though his father’s death torments him, Calvin is an affable, hardworking widower. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Griffin, when asked about the location, said Miami is the nexus of thishemisphere and a great American city of hardworking immigrants who value education and hard work. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

High marks to her hardworking, and hilarious, mom, who encouraged her to chase her dream. — Bob Odenkirk, Time, 30 Sep. 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