Industrious Definition

ĭn-dŭstrē-əs
adjective
Energetic in application to work or study.
American Heritage
Skillful or clever.
Webster's New World
Characterized by earnest, steady effort; hardworking; diligent.
Webster's New World

Hard-working and persistent; worksome.

I was very industrious in my effort to learn unicycle riding.
Wiktionary

Origin of Industrious

  • From Middle French industrieux, from Late Latin industriosus (“diligent, active, industrious”), from Latin industria (“diligence, industry”); see industry.

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