hardworking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hardworking
Example Sentences
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North Korean women, on the other hand, "are very tough and resilient", Han said, reflecting a widely-held perception of them as hardworking and resourceful breadwinners in a country where everyday life can be incredibly hard.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“His story connected with us, because we also come from hardworking parents that really gave it all for us.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
There will be short, sharp peaks and valleys, but if you can’t stand the rises and falls in altitude, hand over those anxieties to your silent, hardworking virtual self.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
"Philadelphia is a hardworking, gritty city, a blue-collar city, and we take a lot of pride in that," said Meg Kane, the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 host city executive.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
“I hear she is a decent girl, hardworking and kind. But no khastegars, no suitors, have knocked on the general’s door since.”
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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