industrious

a. கடுமையாக உழைக்கிற, பெருமுயற்சியுள்ள, செயலுக்கமுள்ள, சுறுசுறுப்பான உழைக்கிற.

Synonyms

diligent laborious busy assiduous active hardworking

Antonyms

lazy shiftless idle

In*dus"tri*ous, a. Etym: [L. industrius, industriosus: cf. F. industrieux. See Industry.] 1. 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. Sir W. Temple. 2. 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. Spenser. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ly, adv. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ness, n.

industrious - Similar Words

illustrious ustorious inquisitorious injurious indubious incurious innutritious sinistrous nutritious industrial