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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But the White House account framed the day as a businesslike trade reset.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

No crowns or robes, with the King looking businesslike in a suit.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

McCarthy is more known for his businesslike approach to racing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

Now,” he said, turning businesslike, “lie back down. I want to—” Jonas did.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

businesslike

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