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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Shesterkin made 22 saves in net, and Sullivan raved about his work ethic and competitiveness in his postgame press conference.
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Honest conversations with a ‘collision communicator’ While Coen attributes a lot of Lloyd’s breakout success to his work ethic and tenacity, the Jaguars’ head coach also believes the elevation of the linebacker’s skill set came out of in-depth discussions last offseason.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Cristobal has praised the freshman, crediting his work ethic and raving about his physical traits.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Honest conversations with a ‘collision communicator’ While Coen attributes a lot of Lloyd’s breakout success to his work ethic and tenacity, the Jaguars’ head coach also believes the elevation of the linebacker’s skill set came out of in-depth discussions last offseason.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Cristobal has praised the freshman, crediting his work ethic and raving about his physical traits.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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