work ethic
noun
: a belief in work as a moral good : a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard
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Finishing is a work ethic that comes with the offseason.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Before things went pear-shaped, Orton had high praise for his tag team partner, lauding lifelong wrestling fanatic Jelly for his work ethic.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025
Instead, Flagg is lauded for his work ethic, focusing on all aspects of his game and defending multiple positions.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The sisters who ran the hospital required a strong work ethic of its residents.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Before things went pear-shaped, Orton had high praise for his tag team partner, lauding lifelong wrestling fanatic Jelly for his work ethic.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025
Instead, Flagg is lauded for his work ethic, focusing on all aspects of his game and defending multiple positions.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The sisters who ran the hospital required a strong work ethic of its residents.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for work ethic
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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