industriousness

[ in-duhs-tree-uhs-nis ]

noun

1. constant, energetic, or devoted effort; diligence:

   You probably won’t catch a beaver in action—they’re mostly nocturnal—but you can find evidence of their industriousness if you know what to look for.

2. the state or quality of being hardworking and diligent:

   This is a company where someone with good ideas, industriousness, and talent can be successful.

Other Words From

• non·in·dus·tri·ous·ness noun
• su·per·in·dus·tri·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of industriousness¹

industrious + -ness

Example Sentences

“The so-called elites directing the military today… believe power is bad, merit is unfair, ideology is more important that industriousness, white people are yesterday, and safety! is better than risk-taking,” Hegseth writes in his book “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free.”

From Los Angeles Times

Harris set up camp at her alma mater, showcasing not just her personal industriousness, but the historical determination Black people have put into education and labor in a country that has often worked against their aspirations.

From Salon

One likely reason for Americans’ sleeplessness is cultural — a longstanding emphasis on industriousness and productivity.

From Seattle Times

In a 2021 episode of the podcast “Mental Note” from the Eating Recovery Center & Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, actress Jen Ponton spoke about what she called the public view of “fat industriousness” and how that impacts people in larger bodies.

From Salon

The Utah Legislature last winter approved a design featuring a beehive, a symbol of the prosperity and the industriousness of its Mormon pioneers.

From Seattle Times