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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