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Yes, it is a compound adjective and should be hyphenated. In that context, 'hard' is an adverb modifying 'working'. If you do not hyphenate it, you are using two separate adjectives, 'hard' and 'working'.

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Ian Parker

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3y ago

If you look at Merriam-Webster it cites 'Hardworking'. As A Brit, I would use 'hard-working' (as cited in the Oxford Dictionary). However, neither is incorrect.

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Ian Parker

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Both can be used.

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Velma Romaguera

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thank you
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Janice Connelly

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where did you get your answer
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Thanks for the answer!

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