work ethic
wɜːk ˈɛθɪk
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Definition of work ethic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
worktendency to work diligently and responsibly
  • His work ethic is admired by all his colleagues.
diligence industriousness perseverance
2.
diligencebelief in the importance of hard work
  • Her strong work ethic earned her a promotion.
diligence industriousness
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Expressions with work

work onv.
exert effort to achieve a task or goal
They are working on the new project.
work aroundv.
arrange schedule or activities to accommodate something
She worked around her meetings to fit in a doctor's appointment.
work awayv.
continue working on something without stopping
She would work away at her painting for hours.
work inv.
find time or space for amid other things
I will work in a meeting at 3 PM.
diving into workn.
starting work with energy and focus
After the meeting, she made a diving into work.
get off workv.
finish the workday and leave the workplace
I usually get off work at 5 PM.

Expressions with ethic

Protestant ethicn.
belief that hard work and discipline are morally good
Many historians discuss the influence of the Protestant ethic on capitalism.

Terms related to work ethic

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ethicalethicallycommitmentdedicationdisciplineintegritymotivationproductivityreliabilityresponsibilityperseverancetenacity

Terms with work ethic included in their meaning

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hustlen.
work ethic
ability to work hard and get things done
industriousadj.
work ethic
hard-working and persistent in tasks
mailing it inadj.
work ethic
performing a task with minimal effort
assiduousadj.
work ethic
showing great care and perseverance in work
industriousnessn.
work ethic
quality of being hardworking and diligent
devotion to dutyn.
work ethic
strong loyal commitment to carrying out work or responsibilities carefully
diligentnessn.
work ethic
quality of showing careful and persistent effort
sedulityn.
work ethic
quality of working hard with care and persistence

Examples of work ethic in a sentence

  • A good work ethic is essential for success.
  • His work ethic inspired everyone in the office.
  • A strong work ethic is essential for success.

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  1. French:éthique de travail, valeur du travail, ...
  2. German:Arbeitsethos, Fleiß, ...
  3. Italian:etica del lavoro, ...
  4. Spanish:ética laboral, ética de trabajo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ética de trabalho, ética profissional, ...
  6. Chinese:职业道德, 勤勉精神, ...
  7. Japanese:労働倫理, ...
  8. Arabic:أَخْلَاقِيَّات الْعَمَل, روح العمل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסַר עֲבוֹדָה, אֶתִיקַת עֲבוֹדָה, ...
  10. Russian:трудовая этика, усердие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:трудова етика, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यनिष्ठा, मेहनत में विश्वास, ...
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