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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 )
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of work ethic1

First recorded in 1950–55
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It’s also her work ethic, how seriously she approaches the offseason.

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But Pages did have the same persistent work ethic, having spent the 2024 offseason making a rapid recovery from his 2023 shoulder surgery.

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In other words, Cher’s work ethic, ambition and confidence have ensured her status as a Goddess of Pop.

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“When you talk about routine and work ethic and the talent, this guy’s one of the best in the game, for sure. It’s fun to watch.”

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In a wild testament to his continued work ethic, he shot a career-high 78.2% from the free-throw line.

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