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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Fritz believes his work ethic will still create opportunities for major titles.
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Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Head coach Mike Vrabel regularly praised Tonga for his attitude and work ethic inside the building.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Dara Khosrowshahi wants Uber employees to show a strong work ethic.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Character is important, but so are talent, work ethic, system fit, brains and braun.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Head coach Mike Vrabel regularly praised Tonga for his attitude and work ethic inside the building.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Dara Khosrowshahi wants Uber employees to show a strong work ethic.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Character is important, but so are talent, work ethic, system fit, brains and braun.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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