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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According to the American Kennel Club, they were originally bred to herd sheep in the hilly border country between Scotland and England, and are known for their extraordinary work ethic, energy, and trainability.
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Coach Madeline Ray credited her for a strong work ethic and an ability to be a great teammate.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
This was indicative of his toughness and overall work ethic.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Western ambassadors who worked alongside her in Ukraine spoke of her work ethic and professionalism.
—Andrew Carey and Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Coach Madeline Ray credited her for a strong work ethic and an ability to be a great teammate.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
This was indicative of his toughness and overall work ethic.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Western ambassadors who worked alongside her in Ukraine spoke of her work ethic and professionalism.
—Andrew Carey and Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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 24 Apr. 2025.
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