industriousness
/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əs.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əs.nəs/ (ame, ipa)
industriousness — noun
1. the habit of putting steady, careful effort into your work or daily tasks over a
the habit of putting steady, careful effort into your work or daily tasks over a long period, rather than working in short, intense bursts.
Mei-Lin's industriousness earned her a promotion at the publishing company within two years.
noun + show/earn + result — cause-effect pattern
The students' industriousness in preparing for the science fair resulted in several award-winning displays.
Without the industriousness of the night-shift nurses, the hospital could not serve patients around the clock.
A culture of industriousness helped the small design studio win contracts with larger brands.
Kwame's industriousness was clear to his teachers when he finished every project ahead of schedule.
- diligence
more formal; emphasises careful attention and thoroughness alongside steady effort
- hard work
more general and informal; does not necessarily imply consistency over time
- persistence
focuses on continuing despite difficulty; less about steady daily effort and more about overcoming obstacles
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Uncountable noun — cannot be pluralised. Frequently paired with possessive determiners (someone's industriousness) or with of-constructions (the industriousness of the team).