| Main Entry: |
industrious |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
hardworking |
Synonyms: |
active,
assiduous, ball of fire,
burning,
busy,
conscientious,
diligent,
dynamic,
eager,
energetic,
grind*, in full swing,
intent,
involved, jumping,
laborious, on the go, operose,
perky*,
persevering,
persistent, plugging,
productive, psyched up on,
purposeful,
sedulous,
spirited,
steady,
tireless,
zealous
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Antonyms: |
idle, inactive, indolent, lackadaisical, lazy, lethargic, slack, unemployed, unproductive
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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