work ethic

[ wurk eth-ik ]

noun

1. a belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.

work ethic

noun

1. a belief in the moral value of work (often in the phrase Protestant work ethic )

Word History and Origins

Origin of work ethic¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Mr. Bachner said it had been hard to introduce his work ethic and share his vision with the locals and his team.

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The GOP should embrace the work ethic as its mantra, and this time act like they mean it.

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At that age I had little leverage other than work ethic, intense loyalty to the president, and the strength of my ideas.

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We have that opportunity right now to do what we did when we were younger but with the minds we have now and the work ethic.

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Americans come from many backgrounds, but one thing most of us share is a work ethic.

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