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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Being a successful entrepreneur takes an incredible work ethic and resilience.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Nor do the numbers reflect a lack of work ethic by assistant U.S. attorneys.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
His commitment to mastering the intricacies of jazz, often practicing the works of Charlie Parker during breaks, exemplifies his rigorous work ethic.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Nor do the numbers reflect a lack of work ethic by assistant U.S. attorneys.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
His commitment to mastering the intricacies of jazz, often practicing the works of Charlie Parker during breaks, exemplifies his rigorous work ethic.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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