hardworking

CEFRB1

/hˈɑˌrdwɜrkɪŋ/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Working with great effort and care.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.

Examples

  • Mr Kondo is the most hardworking in his company.

  • In general, Japanese are hardworking.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

More examples

In context
  • It exacerbates homelessness, slows family formation, prevents workers from moving to opportunity and puts an enormous strain on the budgets of hardworking people.

  • “My team and manager are exceptional; they are hardworking, talented, and supportive,” noted one respondent. “The company as a whole really focuses on their employees and that is very important to me.”

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The blank employee always stayed late and finished every project on time.

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Origin

adjective

From hard + working.