industriousness

[in-duhs-tree-uhs-nis]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonindustriousness noun
• superindustriousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of industriousness¹

industrious + -ness