work ethic

[ wurk eth-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.

work ethic

noun

a belief in the moral value of work (often in the phrase Protestant work ethic )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of work ethic¹

First recorded in 1950–55

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Example Sentences

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"President Trump would be Nixon minus the keen intellect and work ethic."

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She says it gives her a sense of pride and a work ethic she is proud to have passed on to her children: "It keeps me going."

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Roberts is giving Plum the freedom to establish herself as the team leader, allowing her to strike a balance between being a quiet and vocal leader — leading by example with her work ethic while also speaking up when necessary.

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It carried into spring training, when Yamamoto became an immediate standout with his renewed poise and consistent daily work ethic.

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They also inherited his “epic” work ethic.

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workers' cooperative Work expands to fill the time available for its completion

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