striver
striver — noun
1. a person who puts great effort into achieving their goals, often over a long per
a person who puts great effort into achieving their goals, often over a long period of time
Ayesha was a striver who practised piano for three hours every morning before school.
striver who + past-tense verb — describing sustained effort
The company hired several young strivers eager to move into management roles.
plural use: strivers eager to + infinitive
Minh's father called him a striver after he trained all winter for the marathon.
As a child, Esteban was a striver who always asked tough questions in class.
Adisa, a striver from a small village, won a place at the top university.
- go-getter
more informal and energetic; suggests quick initiative rather than sustained struggle
- high achiever
focuses on results and success, while striver emphasises the effort itself
- driven person
closer in meaning but highlights internal motivation more than visible hard work