industriousness

American  

[in-duhs-tree-uhs-nis] / ɪnˈdʌs tri əs nɪs /

noun

1. constant, energetic, or devoted effort; diligence.

   You probably won’t catch a beaver in action—they’re mostly nocturnal—but you can find evidence of their industriousness if you know what to look for.

2. the state or quality of being hardworking and diligent.

   This is a company where someone with good ideas, industriousness, and talent can be successful.

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Other Word Forms

• nonindustriousness
  noun
• superindustriousness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of industriousness

industrious + -ness

Example Sentences

Industriousness abounds, but still, how could the Empire State have been built in so short a time?

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2011

Industriousness and enthusiasm were its cornerstones; faith, patience, loyalty and self-control were some of the building blocks.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2010

Industriousness, again, is proverbial in the case of bees and ants "Go to the ant, thou sluggard!"—and noteworthy in the case of many birds, of beavers, and a long list of other animals.

From Problems of Conduct by Drake, Durant