˜yĐÄvlog

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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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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of work ethic1

First recorded in 1950–55
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Brosnan praised his 34-year-old co-star for his work ethic.

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The early songs that fans know by rote — “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” among others — came fast, in a mad swirl of ideas tied to a steady work ethic.

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Progression to the England Girls followed by the age of 15 and, while perhaps not seen as the most naturally gifted golfer, Woad's work ethic impressed as she took advantage of resources not previously available to her.

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"I don't like his work ethic and I don't want to be associated with him ever again."

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After director Joel Schumacher wrapped up “Batman Forever,” he said, “I don’t like Val Kilmer, I don’t like his work ethic, and I don’t want to be associated with him ever again.”

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