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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There are two areas of contrast: Temperament and work ethic. —

Anthony Segrich, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025 Within days, he was appointed as the new, young, untried head coach (and now manager) of former club Arsenal with his work ethic, his ambitions and his non-negotiables. —

Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025 His resume is a testament to his leadership and work ethic: A securities analyst for Lehman Brothers on Wall Street. —

Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025 Flashing back to their days as teammates, Smith knew Mahomes had a bright future based on his demeanor, work ethic, love of the game, intelligence and focus. —

Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for work ethic