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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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He could help by pushing for a more businesslike approach, relying more on AI, less on fragile humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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

In front of the world's cameras, the two exchanged warm words, and a businesslike handshake, which set the tone for a generally respectful relationship.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

McCarthy is more known for his businesslike approach to racing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

The eyes dipped away and suddenly he was businesslike.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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