Ethic

//ˈɛθ.ɪk//

Synonyms for "ethic" (17 found)

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Closest matches (4)

code decalogue ethos

Noun(1 words)

Strong matches (5)

moral climate moral code morals norm

Noun(1 words)

moral principle

Related words (8)

principle principles standard ten commandments tradition value system

Noun(2 words)

value orientation value-system

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5 relation types

More general

3 entries

principle system system of rules

Related terms

4 entries

ethic dative ethical ethics ethos

derived

16 entries

Protestant ethic bioethic consistent life ethic ethic of reciprocity ethician ethicism ethicistic ethicize ethicless ethicology ethicomoral ethicophysical ethicopolitical evolutionary ethic metaethic work ethic

is a

3 entries

code of conduct principle system

related to

15 entries

behaviour culture ethic dative ethical ethics ethos group individual moral morality principle right set society wrong

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This attitude, the Protestant work ethic, still influences Americans today.

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Everything I accomplished came from hard work. All bad things that happen to me are due to bad luck. All things you accomplish come from good luck. All bad things that happen to you are due to your lack of work ethic.

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I admire your work ethic.

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Tom has a better work ethic than you.

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