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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

Example Sentences

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The profile describes his character traits as “hardworking, goal-oriented, decisive, true to his principles, lover of freedom.”

From The Wall Street Journal

More than 1,000 people attested to their losses after investing with GPB, according to federal prosecutors who described the victims as “hardworking, everyday people.”

From Los Angeles Times

My son is very hardworking and is very responsible, with outstanding character.

From MarketWatch

A government spokesperson said "our special relationship with the US remains strong and the UK is firmly committed to ensuring the Tech Prosperity Deal delivers opportunity for hardworking people in both countries".

From BBC

The company apologised to customers whose experiences had fallen below its standards and said the vast majority of its 30,000 drivers were "hardworking members" of the community.

From BBC