Hard
Hard adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.
Industrious is a synonym for hard in diligent topic. In some cases you can use "Industrious" instead an adjective "Hard".
Industrious
Industrious adjective - Involved in often constant activity.
Hard is a synonym for industrious in diligent topic. Sometimes you can use "Hard" instead an adjective "Industrious".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Spice and Wolf emphasizes the hard-working and industrious nature of our travelling merchant heroes by occasionally using this in its soundtrack.
Source: Adventurous Irish Violins - In the story, the Industrious Mouse labours long and hard to prepare himself for winter, whilst the Lazy Mouse bunks off and has fun.
Source: Broken Aesop
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