English

Noun

worksomeness ‎(uncountable)

1. The state, quality, or condition of being worksome; diligence.
   • 1888, Longman's magazine - Volume 12 - Page 591:

     Here is a specimen of his own workmanship under these conditions: — The. mindstrength and body worksomeness of the Saxon, which are of great might for good when well spent, need a training in wisdom to keep them from mischief.

   • 1897, Henry Lazarus, The English revolution of the twentieth century:

     When they lifted his poor flock out of the slum-**** into Christian, helpful worksomeness, and told the gentle Pastor, now growing old, what had happened , and that the loving people and their great Leader had made him Chief Pastor of the church, [...]

   • 1906, The Westminster review - Volume 166 - Page 555:

     Reality is indeed Wirklichkeit, a continued "worksomeness" or striving.