Meaning & use

Industriousness

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The quality of being diligent, hardworking, and persistently productive.

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The team's industriousness helped them finish the project ahead of schedule.

Her parents praised her industriousness at school and at home.

A note on using this word

Derived from "industrious," this noun emphasizes sustained effort and work ethic rather than natural talent.

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diligencehard workdedication

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