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
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But after hearing testimony from Rossman’s employer, who praised his work ethic and said he’d recently been promoted to maintenance supervisor at a North Kansas City apartment complex, Gaddy ordered that Rossman be released until a hearing could be held in the District of Columbia.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
And too many of these social programs have degraded our work ethic.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
And afterwards, Espada was keen to praise Blanco’s work ethic.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
It’s been a long journey but his work ethic and talent has always been there.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Overemphasis on work ethic In a culture that praises relentless work ethic, Shamina sees lots of female entrepreneurs prioritizing constant action over allowing opportunities to come to them naturally.
—Bianca Barratt, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
It was revealed that Paramount Global, the parent company of Nickelodeon, investigated Schneider and found that many people who praised his work ethic and attention to detail also viewed him as verbally abusive.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
So essentially, rubbing people the wrong way can affect your career trajectory regardless of work ethic and competence.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
What truly distinguishes Odie is his unparalleled work ethic.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
And too many of these social programs have degraded our work ethic.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
And afterwards, Espada was keen to praise Blanco’s work ethic.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
It’s been a long journey but his work ethic and talent has always been there.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Overemphasis on work ethic In a culture that praises relentless work ethic, Shamina sees lots of female entrepreneurs prioritizing constant action over allowing opportunities to come to them naturally.
—Bianca Barratt, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
It was revealed that Paramount Global, the parent company of Nickelodeon, investigated Schneider and found that many people who praised his work ethic and attention to detail also viewed him as verbally abusive.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
So essentially, rubbing people the wrong way can affect your career trajectory regardless of work ethic and competence.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
What truly distinguishes Odie is his unparalleled work ethic.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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