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ethic

[eth-ik] / ˈɛθ ɪk /
NOUN
moral principle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fairness integrity moral morality principle virtue
STRONG
code principles righteousness rightfulness rightness value-system
WEAK
ethical code ethical values ethicality ethicalness moral philosophy set of values
Antonyms
STRONGEST
corruption dishonesty dishonor evil immorality

Example Sentences

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Wedbush told Barron’s in January that “Dan Ives has an exceptional 25-year record built on deep industry knowledge, credibility, a strong work ethic, and most importantly, unwavering integrity.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

We’ve worked hard for 18 years to instill a strong work ethic and teach budgeting skills, and I don’t want to see that undone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Tech billionaires looking to burnish their image seem to believe that the work ethic is an expendable feature of a free-market society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Normand’s work ethic shows up again with his latest project, “None Too Pleased,” premiering Tuesday on Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

No service ethic challenges me here to new heights of performance.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich