Workmanlike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɜː(ɹ)kmənlaɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Workmanlike is an adjective meaning Resembling or characteristic of a workman.
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of a workman.
More Meanings
- Done competently but without flair.
- Performed with the skill of an artisan or craftsman.
Example Sentences
She was dressed in khaki, khaki slacks and khaki shirt, practical and workmanlike.
Clear, workmanlike prose will do fine, and polishing up the prose is for the second draft.
Even his most matter-of-fact, workmanlike paintings are charged with an entirely personal morbidity.
Isaacson comes from the “his eyes lit up” school of cliched writing, the rest of his prose workmanlike bordering on AI.
Synonyms for workmanlike
Depending on context, synonyms include competent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include competent, worklike, tradesmanlike, workwomanlike, craftsmanlike, workerlike.
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