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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This is a bit ambitious for my taste, but Johnson drew rave reviews behind the scenes and publicly from May all season for his incredible work ethic, competitiveness and approach … and his stock had risen throughout the predraft process.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
SpongeBob has a strong work ethic and cares about working hard and putting forth a good effort, no matter the outcome.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Freese’s work ethic emerged long before college or professional soccer.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
My work ethic showed throughout COVID.
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Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
SpongeBob has a strong work ethic and cares about working hard and putting forth a good effort, no matter the outcome.
—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Freese’s work ethic emerged long before college or professional soccer.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
My work ethic showed throughout COVID.
—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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 28 Jun. 2026.
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