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. …"—
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Depending on the hotel, your tip may be divided among all the hardworking staff who made your stay comfortable.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
All of those hardworking graduates will probably forget the content of the address by tomorrow, if not earlier–and that’s fine.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Depending on the hotel, your tip may be divided among all the hardworking staff who made your stay comfortable.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Johnson, Henrik and Daniel are all extremely sharp and hardworking, and throughout their careers have conducted themselves to the highest standard of loyalty and integrity.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardworking
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardworking. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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hardworking
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hard·work·ing
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