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
Examples of work ethic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Meanwhile, Fernando has credited both of his parents for his work ethic and thanked them for their support over the years.
—
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
But with years of successful and failed hires under their belt, bosses are bucking the status quo and chasing talent with human skills, work ethic, and integrity.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Diaz developed a tremendous work ethic early in life.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Things that stand out to me are his work ethic and his motor.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for work ethic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
But with years of successful and failed hires under their belt, bosses are bucking the status quo and chasing talent with human skills, work ethic, and integrity.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Diaz developed a tremendous work ethic early in life.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Things that stand out to me are his work ethic and his motor.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for work ethic
Cite this Entry
“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share