hardworking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hardworking
Example Sentences
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Turner’s family members describe him as an extremely hardworking and selfless person.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
Veda’s conflicts with Mildred feel like the beginning of what would become the generation gap between the kids born into the plenty of American post-war life and their hardworking parents.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
Not to say your children are not grateful and hardworking and fiscally accountable.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
The 28-year-old says he didn’t consider himself hardworking growing up because he had a comfortable upbringing and was focused on his social life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
His buildings were run by good, hardworking men from Puerto Rico who just wanted to work.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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