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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People rave about his work ethic in the Woody and behind the scenes, finding ways to grow his knowledge of the game away from the facility.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Success, however, was something that was built through the toughness and work ethic that Apopka players develop and advocate.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Desmond Lim Lim saw the grit and work ethic that his parents had and applied those characteristics to his own life.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Employees who exhibit these traits stand out—not just for their work ethic, but for their leadership potential.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Success, however, was something that was built through the toughness and work ethic that Apopka players develop and advocate.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Desmond Lim Lim saw the grit and work ethic that his parents had and applied those characteristics to his own life.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Employees who exhibit these traits stand out—not just for their work ethic, but for their leadership potential.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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