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hardworking

American  
[hahrd-wur-king] / ˈhɑrdˈwɜr kɪŋ /

adjective

  1. industrious; zealous.

    a hardworking family man.


Etymology

Origin of hardworking

First recorded in 1765–75; hard + working


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Zacharia said the timing of a second press briefing was up to the White House communications department and Trump, whom she praised as "the most hardworking, incredible man."

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

It’s certainly audacious, this drama about a hardworking director of a Parisian nursing home and the way a chance friendship changes her life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

My poor and hardworking parents struggled through the Depression.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Judge Cullum told Garvey while he had previously been "a hardworking and qualified solicitor" he had "found kudos by being around high status criminals".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Most people in our community are decent, hardworking citizens who pursue their own interests legally and without infringing on the rights of others.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

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