business-like
No-nonsense in manner
Business-like describes conduct that is efficient, practical, and focused on getting things done.
A business-like manner is professional and direct, without unnecessary warmth or small talk: She kept the meeting business-like and brief.
The term suggests competence but can imply coldness when applied to situations that might warrant more personal engagement.
Suited for real use
- realisticTrue to life
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- matter-of-factUnemotional and practical
- levelheadedCalm and judicious
objective · analytical · shrewd · hardheaded · sober · down-to-earth · utilitarian · clear-sighted
Made smooth and efficient
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
- organizedSystematically arranged
- productiveGenerating useful output
effective · expeditious · lean · agile · task-oriented · results-driven · no-nonsense · time-saving
Of or relating to companies
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
courteous · respectful · proper · buttoned-up · composed · poised · dignified · well-groomed
practical
Suited for real use
- realisticTrue to life
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- matter-of-factUnemotional and practical
levelheaded · objective · analytical · shrewd · hardheaded · sober · down-to-earth · utilitarian · clear-sighted · judicious
streamlined
Made smooth and efficient
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
- organizedSystematically arranged
productive · effective · expeditious · lean · agile · task-oriented · results-driven · no-nonsense · time-saving · punctual
corporate
Of or relating to companies
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
competent · courteous · respectful · proper · buttoned-up · composed · poised · dignified · well-groomed · presentable
business-likedisorganized
Lacking systematic arrangement
inefficient · unfocused · scattered · meandering · chaotic
business-likewarm
Moderately heated, or friendly
friendly · personable · affectionate · cordial · chummy