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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Their work ethic is second to none.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Caleb Ketcher, senior, Chandler Early College Caleb demonstrates an outstanding work ethic, tackling his assignments with determination and focus.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Speaking of that, your work ethic is so insane.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
While there isn’t an exact formula to McMillon’s remarkable career ascension, the outgoing CEO credited his proactive work ethic to getting him to the top.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Caleb Ketcher, senior, Chandler Early College Caleb demonstrates an outstanding work ethic, tackling his assignments with determination and focus.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Speaking of that, your work ethic is so insane.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
While there isn’t an exact formula to McMillon’s remarkable career ascension, the outgoing CEO credited his proactive work ethic to getting him to the top.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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