English adjective: industrious | |||
1. | industrious characterized by hard work and perseverance | ||
Synonyms | hardworking, tireless, untiring | ||
Similar | diligent | ||
Antonyms | negligent | ||
2. | industrious working hard to promote an enterprise | ||
Synonyms | energetic, gumptious, up-and-coming | ||
Similar | enterprising | ||
Antonyms | nonenterprising, unenterprising | ||