businesslike

[biz-nis-lahyk] / ˈbɪz nɪsˌlaɪk /

ADJECTIVE

efficient, professional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diligent disciplined earnest expeditious matter-of-fact methodical orderly practical purposeful serious thorough

WEAK

accomplished careful concentrated correct direct effective enterprising hardworking industrious intent organized painstaking practiced regular routine sedulous skillful systematic well-ordered workaday

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganized flippant thoughtless trivial unimportant unserious

WEAK

amateur inefficient unbusinesslike unprofessional

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Spaceflight has the opportunity to become routine and businesslike.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

While conceding talks were challenging, Kremlin negotiator Vladimir Medinsky added that they had been "businesslike" and said another meeting would take place "soon".

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026

"The pretexts used to justify such actions are untenable. Ideological hostility has triumphed over businesslike pragmatism," it added.

From Barron's ● Jan. 3, 2026

McCarthy is more known for his businesslike approach to racing.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025

Mrs. Clarke’s tone was reassuring, but she had a businesslike look about her, for there was much to be done.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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