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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That Bill overcame stuttering to become an insightful and entertaining broadcaster is a testament to his work ethic and perseverance.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
The nation’s Protestant work ethic and capitalist society have collided into a world that is both anti-worker and centers our identity around work, explains University of Michigan philosopher Elizabeth Anderson in a Vox interview.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024
Any visitor will find a great deal to learn about how ambition and an almost brutal work ethic can nurture innate gifts.
—Roberta Smith, New York Times, 30 May 2024
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Parrilla's work ethic is reflected in her filmography.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
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Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
The nation’s Protestant work ethic and capitalist society have collided into a world that is both anti-worker and centers our identity around work, explains University of Michigan philosopher Elizabeth Anderson in a Vox interview.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024
Any visitor will find a great deal to learn about how ambition and an almost brutal work ethic can nurture innate gifts.
—Roberta Smith, New York Times, 30 May 2024
See Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown and More Arriving at the Atlas Premiere in L.A.
Parrilla's work ethic is reflected in her filmography.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 28 May 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 5 Jun. 2024.
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