He is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic.
The Sun (2013)
His father was a land agent from whom he inherited a strong work ethic.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Miners generally had a strong work ethic, expressed no class bitterness, and simply wanted a wage they could live on.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Definition of 'ethic'
ethic
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singular noun
An ethic of a particular kind is an idea or moral belief that influences the behaviour, attitudes, and philosophy of a group of people.
Definition of 'work'
work
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verb
When you work, you spend time and effort doing a task that needs to be done or trying to achieve something.
Work is also a noun.
Definition of 'work ethic'
work ethic
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noun
a belief in the moral value of work (often in the phrase Protestant work ethic)
Definition of 'work ethic'
work ethic
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a system of values in which central importance is ascribed to work, or purposeful activity, and to qualities of character believed to be promoted by work
Example sentences
work ethic
How you judge her depends largely on your own value system: work ethic to the fore or tea and sympathy.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But they would see the same man, with the same politics, values and work ethic.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In recent years, politicians seeking approval for their work ethic have often called for MPs to take shorter holidays.