industrious
[adjective]
Synonyms: hard-working, busy, conscientious, diligent, energetic, persistent, purposeful, tireless, zealous

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Antonyms: indolent, slothful, unindustrious
Contrasted words: idle, inactive, lethargic, sluggish
Related Words: active, busy, live, dynamic, persevering, persistent

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

in‧dus‧tri‧ous /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: industrialist, industrialism, industrialization, industry; adjective: industrial, industrialized, industrious; adverb: industrially, industriously; verb: industrialize]
someone who is industrious works hard Synonym : hard-working
—industriously adverb

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

industrious
adjective
BAD: The South has fewer industrious areas.
GOOD: The South has fewer industrial areas.

Usage Note:
industrious = hard-working: 'Neil is indeed a quiet student, but you won't find anyone more industrious.'
industrial = having or connected with major industries: 'We visited some of the country's main industrial areas.' 'The economy has been hit by a series of industrial disputes.'

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