industrious
5 synonyms and 6 antonyms for industrious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Working hard and steadily; diligent.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle French industrieux, from Late Latin industriosus ("diligent"), related to industria ("diligence").
Full origin of industrious →Frequently asked questions
What does “industrious” mean?
The word “industrious” means working hard and steadily; diligent. In plain terms, hard-working and consistently productive.
How do you pronounce “industrious”?
“Industrious” is pronounced ihn-DUHST-ree-uhs (/ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “industrious” in a sentence?
Here is “industrious” used in a sentence: “The industrious student finished the project days ahead of schedule.”
What is the opposite of “industrious”?
The opposite of “industrious” — its antonyms — are lazy, absent-minded, changeable, distractible and fickle.
What part of speech is “industrious”?
“Industrious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “industrious” come from?
The word “industrious” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French industrieux, from Late Latin industriosus ("diligent"), related to industria ("diligence").
