Industrious vs. Hardworking

Industriousadjective

Hard-working and persistent.

‘I was very industrious in my effort to learn unicycle riding.’;

Hardworkingadjective

Of a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.

Industriousadjective

Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; - commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor.

‘Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government.’;

Hardworking

habitually working diligently and for long hours.

Industriousadjective

Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit or aim; as, he was negligent in business, but industrious in pleasure; an industrious mischief maker.

‘Industrious to seek out the truth of all things.’;

Hardworkingadjective

characterized by hard work and perseverance

Industriousadjective

characterized by hard work and perseverance

Industriousadjective

working hard to promote an enterprise