ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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What is the meaning of “industriousness”?
A
being wealthy
B
hard-working
C
laziness
D
cleanliness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If you describe someone as industrious, you mean they work very hard. She was an industrious and willing worker. Synonyms: hard-working, diligent, active, busy More Synonyms of industrious.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definitions of industrious. adjective. characterized by hard work and perseverance. synonyms: hardworking, tireless, untiring diligent. characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks.

Detailed explanation-3: -: constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent. an industrious worker. obsolete : skillful, ingenious. industriously adverb. industriousness noun.

Detailed explanation-4: -An individual is considered industrious if he or she demonstrates perseverance and determination in performing a task. This term has also been used interchangeably with work ethic, which is generally regarded as the attitude that hard work and effort is virtuous.

Detailed explanation-5: -The word industrious is closely related to the word industry, used for both the quality of being hardworking, “He is a model of industry, ” as well as a field of business, “the construction industry.” It might help to remember the Industrial Revolution, the time when machinery was introduced to the manufacturing world.

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