Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun industriousness
1 sense of industriousness
Sense 1
diligence, industriousness, industry -- (persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues")
=> determination, purpose -- (the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose")