- work ethic
- noun Date: 1951 a belief in work as a moral good
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work ethic
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Work ethic — is a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. It is also a belief in the moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance character. An example would be the Protestant work ethic. A work ethic may include being… … Wikipedia
work ethic — UK US noun [S] ► WORKPLACE the way that someone feels about the importance of work, usually the belief that it is important to work hard: »The aim of the program is to instil a work ethic and a sense of teamwork in young people. »Managers often… … Financial and business terms
work ethic — work .ethic n [singular] a belief in the moral value and importance of work ▪ They instilled the work ethic into their children … Dictionary of contemporary English
work ethic — n. 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 … English World dictionary
work ethic — work ,ethic noun singular the belief that hard work is important for developing someone s moral character … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
work ethic — The idea of productive labour, or work , being valued in and for itself by those who do it, encouraging them to invest greater effort than could be achieved by social pressures, incentive payments, or other devices developed by employers to… … Dictionary of sociology
work ethic — /ˈwɜk ɛθɪk/ (say werk ethik) noun 1. → Protestant work ethic. 2. willingness to work hard: he ll have to lift his work ethic if he wants to stay on the team …
work ethic — belief that you must work; that work is good for you Do you believe that Canadians have a strong work ethic? … English idioms
work ethic — noun (singular, uncountable) a belief in the moral value of work: the Protestant work ethic … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
work ethic — work′ eth ic n. soc a belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character • Etymology: 1950–55 … From formal English to slang
work ethic — noun a) The value that one ought to work hard at ones job or duties b) The tendency to work hard at ones job or duties … Wiktionary
