Antonyms for businesslike


Grammar : Adj
Spell : biz-nis-lahyk
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɪz nɪsˌlaɪk


Definition of businesslike

  • adj efficient, professional
Example sentences :
  • Sidney had been insistent, and Harriet had topped the argument in her businesslike way.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "I do, gracious one," Bedr responded with businesslike promptness.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • Miss Georgie rose, the crisp, businesslike operator, and went to the table.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • Then he went to work to accomplish this purpose in a businesslike way.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • They were businesslike, relentless, cold, they belonged to the world of the harbor!
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • His speech was as unemotional and businesslike as when addressing her.
  • Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge
  • It was a businesslike letter, and stated frankly what he would do for them and what he would not do.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • When the choice was offered him the businesslike Phillips hesitated not a moment.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • A man's voice, a brisk, businesslike voice, asked a question.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Her manner of looking and speaking were quick and businesslike.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for businesslike

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