ethic
Meaning
An ethic is a set of moral principles that guide a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity, often influencing decisions in professional and personal contexts.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "ethic" with "ethics," the latter referring to the study of moral principles rather than a single principle.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Lena
started
a
new
job
at
a
family
-
run
shop
and
listened
carefully
during
the
first
meeting
with
the
manager
.
The
manager
explained
that
the
shop's
ethic
was
to
treat
every
customer
with
patience
and
honesty
.
Later
,
Lena
found
a
wallet
on
the
floor
and
,
following
that
ethic
,
she
brought
it
to
the
counter
instead
of
keeping
it
.
Her
action
made
the
other
staff
trust
her
and
showed
how
small
choices
can
support
a
friendly
workplace
.
Common Phrases
work ethic
code of ethics
personal ethics
Synonyms
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