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

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

Blueger is a solid, hardworking pro. —Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

This one from Castlery is hardworking, despite its nonchalant vibe, thanks to its ample storage hidden beneath the seat cushions. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026

His Minnesota coach, Rashel Malik, described Munoz-Pederson as one of his best fighters — a hungry student who was equally talented and hardworking. —Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 3 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