B1adjectiveworkbusiness
US/ˌhɑːrdˈwɜːr.kɪŋ/
UK/ˌhɑːdˈwɜː.kɪŋ/
putting a lot of effort and time into your work
In context
Mr. Lee is a hardworking manager who often stays late to finish reports.
We are looking for a hardworking assistant to join our sales team.
Her parents were hardworking people who ran a small shop for thirty years.
Words that go with hardworking
adjective + noun
- hardworking employeeEvery hardworking employee will receive a bonus this year.
- hardworking studentShe was a hardworking student who always did her homework.
- hardworking peopleWe need honest, hardworking people for this job.
- hardworking teamThanks to our hardworking team, the project finished early.
- hardworking familyShe grew up in a hardworking family that ran a bakery.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He works hardworking every day.Correct: He works hard every day.