Meaning & use
professionalism
The skill, competence, and conduct expected of a person trained for a particular job or profession.
See it in a sentence
The paramedics handled the chaotic scene with a professionalism that reassured everyone nearby.
Clients praised the firm's professionalism, from prompt replies to carefully prepared reports.
A note on using this word
Professionalism covers both technical skill and behavior, such as punctuality, courtesy, and appropriate communication in the workplace.
Words with a similar meaning
competencediligence
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Words with an opposite meaning
amateurism
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