Meaning & use
industrious
Hardworking, diligent, and consistently productive in one's efforts.
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The industrious apprentice arrived early every morning and stayed late to master his craft.
Ants are famously industrious, building complex colonies through constant cooperative labor.
A note on using this word
Industrious praises sustained effort and work ethic, distinct from "efficient," which emphasizes results achieved with minimal waste.
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