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

When the Penguins have been at their best this season, there’s been an honesty and a hardworking mentality to their game. —Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Terry Crews played Julius Rock, the hardworking, hilariously frugal father whose discipline and devotion became a defining part of the show. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Gracie’s older sister, Emma Brito, described her as a selfless friend and family member, a hardworking teammate and a kind person. —Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026

From daily showers to the dishes in the sink, so much of a well-running home depends on one hardworking appliance. —Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 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