businessmanlike
Methodical and pragmatic
Businessmanlike describes conduct that is efficient, practical, and professionally competent—the qualities associated with successful commerce.
A businessmanlike manner is direct and focused on results rather than pleasantries.
A businessmanlike approach prioritizes pragmatism over sentiment: She handled the divorce in a businessmanlike fashion.
Organized and deliberate
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- organizedSystematically arranged
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- productiveGenerating useful output
competent · proficient · results-oriented · task-oriented · effective · expeditious · punctual · diligent
Suited for real use
- no-nonsenseSerious and efficient
- matter-of-factUnemotional and practical
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
realistic · hardheaded · levelheaded · clear-eyed · objective · analytical · calculated · strategic
Credentialed in one's field
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- poisedCalm and controlled
serious · reserved · courteous · diplomatic · tactful · measured · restrained · impersonal
Solid or resolute
- strictRigorous, without flexibility
- no-frillsWithout extras or embellishments
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
resolute · serious-minded · unyielding · exacting · demanding · rigorous · austere · sobering
methodical
Organized and deliberate
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- organizedSystematically arranged
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
productive · competent · proficient · results-oriented · task-oriented · effective · expeditious · punctual · diligent · thorough
practical
Suited for real use
- no-nonsenseSerious and efficient
- matter-of-factUnemotional and practical
- sensibleShowing good judgment
shrewd · realistic · hardheaded · levelheaded · clear-eyed · objective · analytical · calculated · strategic · cost-conscious
professional
Credentialed in one's field
poised · serious · reserved · courteous · diplomatic · tactful · measured · restrained · impersonal · detached
firm
Solid or resolute
- strictRigorous, without flexibility
- no-frillsWithout extras or embellishments
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
authoritative · resolute · serious-minded · unyielding · exacting · demanding · rigorous · austere · sobering · humorless
businessmanlikeunprofessional
Not meeting workplace standards
amateurish · disorganized · sloppy · inefficient · unbusinesslike
businessmanlikewarm
Moderately heated, or friendly
friendly · personal · informal · affectionate · intimate
businessmanlikesentimental
Excessively emotional about memories
emotional · warm · personal · heartfelt · passionate
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