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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Working on the floor is physically demanding, and the daily quotas and focus on punctuality by clocking in undoubtedly shapes your work ethic. Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024 He got fired from everywhere, seemed to have no work ethic, just wouldn't do his work. Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 Cardwell had three points in four preseason games for the Sharks but also impressed the team’s coaching staff and front office with his work ethic and blue-collar approach. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024 After the game, Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith praised Austin III’s work ethic and ability to remain ready. Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for work ethic 

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of work ethic was in 1945

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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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