► hard-workingworking seriously and with a lot of effort: Mrs. Abel is a hard-working teacher.
► industrious formal working very hard: An industrious couple from Korea run the store by themselves.
► dedicated working very hard at something because you care about it a lot: You’ll be well taken care of – the nursing staff is very dedicated.
► diligent working hard and being very careful to do your work correctly and on time: Sandra has always been a diligent student.
► disciplined organizing your time and making yourself work even when you do not really want to: Only disciplined athletes make it to the Olympics.
► productive working hard and producing or achieving a lot: Americans are some of the most productive workers in the world.