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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Nick Offerman has a strong work ethic.
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William Earl, Variety, 10 June 2026
Odighizuwa impressed new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris through the offseason program with his work ethic, energy and leadership ability.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Prince, meanwhile, brought a lone-wolf work ethic to his artistic pursuits.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
His number one objective for United next season will be to keep them on the front foot in games, and those in the Stretford End will quickly come to appreciate Ederson’s work ethic.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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William Earl, Variety, 10 June 2026
Odighizuwa impressed new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris through the offseason program with his work ethic, energy and leadership ability.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Prince, meanwhile, brought a lone-wolf work ethic to his artistic pursuits.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
His number one objective for United next season will be to keep them on the front foot in games, and those in the Stretford End will quickly come to appreciate Ederson’s work ethic.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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