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industrious

/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əs/
in · dus · tri · ous
Adverb:industriously
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industrious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Diligent, hard-working, and persistently active in pursuing a task, occupation, or goal.

Example

"The industrious apprentices arrived at the workshop early each morning to refine their carpentry skills."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'industrious' (meaning hard-working and diligent) with 'industrial' (relating to factories, manufacturing, and industry).

• Rhymes for industrious

• Nearby Words

industrialization
industrialize
industrially
industrious
industriously
industriousness
industry

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French industrieux or directly from Latin industriosus, meaning diligent, active, or zealous, from industria (diligence, activity).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Industrious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/industrious
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