ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Professional

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Professional is an adjective meaning showing the skill, conduct, or standards expected in a profession.

Meaning

showing the skill, conduct, or standards expected in a profession.

Synonyms for professional

Depending on context, synonyms include competent, polished, expert, businesslike.

Antonyms for professional

Common opposites include amateur, unprofessional.

Better Words for Professional

Stronger

polished

Skill

expert

Conduct

businesslike

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