Synonyms of hardworking

hardworking

adjective

as in busy

using a lot of time and energy to do work

a hardworking young woman who was rewarded with a promotion

hardworking students

Related Words

• busy
• diligent
• industrious
• assiduous
• energetic
• engaged
• employed
• working
• occupied
• active
• sedulous
• bustling
• preoccupied
• knee-deep
• focused
• concentrating
• laborious
• swamped
• absorbed
• tireless
• engrossed
• immersed
• indefatigable
• tied-up
• vigorous
• hopping
• intent
• untiring

Dissimilar Words

• unemployed
• lazy
• idle
• inactive
• unoccupied
• sleepy
• passive
• latent
• lifeless
• dormant
• quiescent
• slow
• asleep
• inert
• dead
• unbusy
• dull
• inoperative
• nonoperating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hardworking

The whole point of curating a capsule is to mitigate the cycle of clothing fatigue and overspending and instead lean into versatile, hardworking pieces that complement your lifestyle—so take these as suggestions, not mandates. — India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026

The hardworking mother of three daughters called Los Angeles home and collected much of the material for her work from the city’s many flea markets and second hand shops. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

In an online obituary posted after her death, Ludimila was remembered as a beloved friend and hardworking student. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Minetree, born the same year as the original film, embraces Elle's optimistic and hardworking spirit, admitting initial nervousness about the iconic role but ultimately feeling proud. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026