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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Learning to have a hard work ethic and how to entertain customers.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Gonzalez detected in a young Jordan a focus and work ethic that set him apart from his peers.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Alex stands out not only for her natural musical ability, but for her unwavering work ethic and genuine love for learning.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Continuing to work on defense is the easiest tool to get better at, because it’s based on work ethic and character.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Gonzalez detected in a young Jordan a focus and work ethic that set him apart from his peers.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Alex stands out not only for her natural musical ability, but for her unwavering work ethic and genuine love for learning.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Continuing to work on defense is the easiest tool to get better at, because it’s based on work ethic and character.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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