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 | ||