Hardworking Meaning
/hˈɑˌrdwɜrkɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.
Sentence Examples
Mr Kondo is the most hardworking in his company.
In general, Japanese are hardworking.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ employee always stayed late and finished every project on time.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She is a very ____ student who always completes her assignments well before the deadline.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English hard English working English hardworking From hard + working.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“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.”"
— 2022 June 21, Erin Cooper, “The Washington Post Names MIL a 2022 Top Workplace in the D.C. Area”, in MIL, archived from the original on 30 Jun 2022:
"It exacerbates homelessness, slows family formation, prevents workers from moving to opportunity and puts an enormous strain on the budgets of hardworking people."
— 2024 August 20, Megan McArdle, “Why Harris’s housing plan won’t work”, in The Washington Post, archived from the original on 28 Aug 2024:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ employee always stayed late and finished every project on time.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She is a very ____ student who always completes her assignments well before the deadline.