industrious
/ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/adjective
Hard-working and persistent.
Example sentence
- “I was very industrious in my effort to learn unicycle riding.”
Featured as word of the day on March 21, 2026.
Related words
ineptNot able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.indulge(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.inertiaThe property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.induceTo lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.inevitableSomething that is predictable, necessary, or cannot be avoided.indomitableIncapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished.