hard-working

UK: ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ | US: ˌhɑːrd ˈwɜːrkɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. diligent and industrious; putting in consistent effort

Structure
hard <firm, intense>work <labor>ing <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "hard-working" combines "hard," from Old English "heard" (meaning solid or strenuous), and "work," from Old English "weorc" (meaning labor or task). The suffix "-ing" turns the phrase into an adjective, describing someone who engages in persistent effort. The term reflects a cultural emphasis on diligence, merging physical toughness ("hard") with purposeful activity ("work").

Examples

  1. She is a hard-working student who always completes assignments early.

  2. The hard-working team finished the project ahead of schedule.

  3. His hard-working attitude earned him a promotion.

  4. Farmers are among the most hard-working people in society.

  5. A hard-working mindset is essential for long-term success.