These sample phrases are automatically selected from various online information sources to reflect the current use of the word “work ethic.” The views expressed in the examples do not represent the views of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us your feedback. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia of Work Ethics article “Work Ethics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. (accessed January 14, 2022).