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单词 industriousness
释义

industrious

adjective

in·​dus·​tri·​ous in-ˈdə-strē-əs How to pronounce industrious (audio)
1
: constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
an industrious worker
2
obsolete : skillful, ingenious
industriously adverb
industriousness noun

Synonyms

  • active
  • assiduous
  • bustling
  • busy
  • diligent
  • employed
  • engaged
  • hopping
  • laborious
  • occupied
  • sedulous
  • tied-up
  • working
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Example Sentences

He is an industrious worker. an industrious worker who never seems to sleep
Recent Examples on the Web Did this industrious earth sign spend three years perfecting the exact bubble size and quantity for the perfect lightweight explosive pop? Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 Any number of reasons could explain the absence, like the new pond that formed along the stream, thanks to an industrious group of local beavers. Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 After all, that’s how all these sites came to exist in the first place, by industrious Americans driving upon nature and rutting back and forth until the turf was flat enough for a good night’s rest. Outside Online, 3 June 2021 Virgo is the diligent, industrious worker of the zodiac, only wanting to be of service and to contribute to the greater good in some way, whether big or small. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022 Acorn woodpeckers hear the soundless call of approaching winter and become more focused and industrious at gathering and storing acorns in the trunks of large trees. Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Composers such as Gustav Mahler, Edward Elgar and Frederick Delius wrote gigantic, industrious works for chorus and orchestra—music of unbounded jubilance, as though the future were a grand and glorious gift just waiting to be opened. Tim Page, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Known for her industrious work ethic, she is known as one of the hardest working members of the royal family, attending hundreds of royal engagements every year. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 My background, perspective as a newer resident and zeal will help protect the values and traditions of our industrious town. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 7 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

industrious

adjective

in·​dus·​tri·​ous in-ˈdə-strē-əs How to pronounce industrious (audio)
: working hard and steadily
industrious students

industriousness

noun

as in diligence
attentive and persistent effort she did twice as much work as anyone else through sheer industriousness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • diligence
  • persistence
  • industry
  • assiduity
  • assiduousness
  • effort
  • attentiveness
  • tenacity
  • perseverance
  • concentration
  • application
  • attention
  • doggedness
  • effortfulness
  • tirelessness
  • sedulity
  • sedulousness
  • painstaking
  • care
  • pains
  • bother
  • trouble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • carelessness
  • negligence
  • laziness
  • indolence
  • idleness
  • slackness
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