businesslike
Americanadjective
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conforming to, attending to, or characteristic of business.
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efficient, practical, or realistic.
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capable but unenthusiastic.
adjective
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efficient and methodical
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earnest or severe
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Example Sentences
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But Dmitriev felt his businesslike rapport was breaking through.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
The senior Ukrainian source told AFP that the tone of rhetoric between the White House and Kyiv was now "very businesslike."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
No crowns or robes, with the King looking businesslike in a suit.
From BBC ● May 27, 2025
McCarthy is more known for his businesslike approach to racing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
Now,” he said, turning businesslike, “lie back down. I want to—” Jonas did.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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