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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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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

Well, she's not 82, but she has that very similar work ethic.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

"Rondale had a work ethic unmatched by anyone," Brohm said.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Or perhaps they are here, but in hiding because of some Lex Galactica, some ethic of noninterference with emerging civilizations.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.