Workmanlike

Pronunciation: /wɜːrmənlaɪk/

Definitions of workmanlike

adjective showing skill and efficiency in one's work; competent and professional

Example Sentences

A1 The workmanlike carpenter built a sturdy table.

A2 She showed a workmanlike approach to completing her assignments.

B1 The team displayed a workmanlike effort in finishing the project on time.

B2 The chef's workmanlike skills were evident in the perfectly cooked meal.

C1 His workmanlike attitude towards his job earned him a promotion.

C2 The artist's workmanlike technique resulted in a masterpiece.

Examples of workmanlike in a Sentence

formal The workmanlike approach taken by the team resulted in a high-quality final product.

informal He has a workmanlike attitude towards his job, always putting in the effort to do things properly.

slang She's got a real workmanlike way of getting things done, no messing around.

figurative His workmanlike precision on the basketball court earned him the nickname 'The Craftsman'.

Grammatical Forms of workmanlike

• past tense: worked
• plural: workmanlike
• comparative: more workmanlike
• superlative: most workmanlike
• present tense: workmanlike
• future tense: will workmanlike
• perfect tense: have workmanliked
• continuous tense: is workmanliking
• singular: workmanlike
• positive degree: workmanlike
• infinitive: to workmanlike
• gerund: workmanliking
• participle: workmanliked

Origin and Evolution of workmanlike

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'workmanlike' originated from Middle English, derived from the word 'workman' meaning a skilled laborer or craftsman.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'workmanlike' evolved to describe something done in a skillful and competent manner, often used to praise the quality of workmanship.