Workmanlike

Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrkˌmænˌlaɪk/

Workmanlike (adjective)

  1. Done in a way that shows skill and care, but not necessarily with great creativity.

Examples

  • The craftsmanship was workmanlike and met all the required standards.
  • The carpenter did a workmanlike job on the table.

Common collocations: workmanlike performance, workmanlike approach, workmanlike skills

Synonyms of Workmanlike

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Workmanlike

  • — describing someone lacking skill or ability.
  • — referring to someone without the necessary skills.