English noun: industriousness | |||
1. | industriousness (attribute) persevering determination to perform a task | ||
Samples | His diligence won him quick promotions. Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues. | ||
Synonyms | diligence, industry | ||
Broader (hypernym) | determination, purpose | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | assiduity, assiduousness, concentration, sedulity, sedulousness, studiousness | ||