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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Related Articles Growing up, her Mexican family taught her about work ethic.
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Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024
Leaving the best for last, Hu himself closed the show in front of a packed house proving yet again, his work ethic and star appeal.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Kidman’s choices and work ethic have come under a little bit of scrutiny.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 13 Sep. 2024
Brady famously has an insane work ethic and has reportedly been preparing like a madman for his debut.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
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Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024
Leaving the best for last, Hu himself closed the show in front of a packed house proving yet again, his work ethic and star appeal.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Kidman’s choices and work ethic have come under a little bit of scrutiny.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 13 Sep. 2024
Brady famously has an insane work ethic and has reportedly been preparing like a madman for his debut.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
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 1 Oct. 2024.
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