work ethic
work ethic
Definition
work ethic
noun
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
work ethic
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: I have a strong work ethic which enables me to survive, " he admits.
- develop: Most Americans don't look at class they just think someone hasn't yet developed the proper work ethic to make themselves rich.
- possess: All the members of the company are professionals who possess a good work ethic.
- adopt: Our students adopt a professional work ethic and have the opportunity to complete periods of work experience.
- focus: He's also won friends across the industry due to his grounded nature and focused work ethic.
- encourage: The climate encourages a certain work ethic, and Wuppertal ( population 400,000 ) is relatively rich.
Adjective modifier
- strong: I have a strong work ethic which enables me to survive, " he admits.
- hard: We had daily sessions which set the pace for the hard work ethic of the weekend.
- good: All the members of the company are professionals who possess a good work ethic.
- great: Put all that together with a great work ethic: We write what we like, we play what we like.
- high: This does reflect the naturally high work ethic of the Germans as a people.
- new: I have devised a new work ethic: " When will I be coming into work?
Noun used with modifier
- team: Ward evidently hated batting at Sussex but the team work ethic is to be greatly admired.
Browse dictionary entries near work ethic
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