Professionalism

adjective able to be explained or justified; responsible for one's actions

• It is important for employees to be accountable for their actions in the workplace.
• We need to hold each other accountable for meeting the project deadline.
• Stop making excuses and be accountable for your mistakes.
• As the team leader, you are ultimately accountable for the success of the project.

verb To respond defiantly or rudely to someone in authority or to answer in a cheeky or impertinent manner.

• It is considered impolite to answer back to your elders.
• Don't answer back to your boss, just listen and follow instructions.
• She always has to answer back with some snarky comment.
• The roaring waves seemed to answer back to the howling wind.

adjective Careful is an adjective that describes someone who exercises caution or attention to avoid harm or mistakes.

• It is important to be careful when handling sensitive information.
• Hey, be careful not to spill your drink on the carpet.
• Dude, you gotta be careful not to get caught by the security guard.
• She always treads carefully in delicate situations, being mindful of others' feelings.

noun a person who is quick to cry or easily upset

adjective used to describe someone who is quick to cry or easily upset

• The child was often labeled as a crybaby due to their frequent tears.
• Stop being such a crybaby and toughen up!
• Don't be a crybaby, just deal with it.
• He may act tough, but deep down he's just a crybaby.

noun behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

adjective decorous

• The ambassador conducted himself with great decorum during the diplomatic meeting.
• Please remember to maintain decorum at the family gathering.
• Hey, dude, you need to chill and show some decorum in public.
• The decorum of the old library was like a silent guardian of knowledge.

adjective showing a lack of honor or moral principles; disgraceful or shameful

• His dishonorable actions brought shame upon his family name.
• I can't believe he would do something so dishonorable.
• That was a really shady and dishonorable move.
• Choosing to cheat in the game was a truly dishonorable decision.

adjective showing or feeling respect; polite

• It is important to always be respectful towards others in a professional setting.
• He's always so respectful to everyone he meets.
• She's a really cool person, always super respectful of others.
• The old oak tree stood tall and proud, a symbol of strength and respectful of its surroundings.

noun knowledge of what to do in any situation; tact

• She demonstrated her savoir faire at the diplomatic event, impressing all the guests with her grace and poise.
• He has a natural savoir faire when it comes to socializing and making people feel comfortable.
• That guy has serious savoir faire when it comes to chatting up girls at the bar.
• The chef's culinary savoir faire was evident in the exquisite presentation and flavors of the dish.

adjective showing willingness to sacrifice one's own desires or interests for the greater good

• The self-denying monk lived a life of austerity and simplicity.
• She's so self-denying, always putting others' needs before her own.
• I can't believe how self-denying he is, never even treating himself to a nice meal.
• Her self-denying attitude towards success held her back from reaching her full potential.

verb to appear or become visible

adjective being present or in attendance

• The guest of honor has not shown up yet for the event.
• Where has John shown up? I thought he was coming with us.
• I can't believe she showed up at the party without telling anyone.
• Her dedication and hard work have really shown up in her recent performance.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case trustworthy describes someone or something that is reliable and can be trusted

• The company prides itself on being trustworthy and reliable in all business dealings.
• I only buy products from that brand because they are known to be trustworthy.
• I always go to Sarah for advice because she's super trustworthy.
• In a world full of deceit, finding someone truly trustworthy is like finding a rare gem.

adjective describing someone who speaks clearly and eloquently

• She is always well-spoken and eloquent in her speeches.
• He comes across as well-spoken and articulate in casual conversations.
• Dude, that guy is seriously well-spoken, like he could talk his way out of anything.
• The painting was so well-spoken, each brushstroke seemed to convey a different emotion.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It is important to prioritize business before pleasure in order to achieve success in the long run.
• Let's finish up the work tasks before we relax and have fun, you know, business before pleasure.
• No time for play until we get this project done, it's all about business before pleasure.
• Just like how a farmer tends to the fields before enjoying the harvest, we must focus on business before pleasure.

noun a person who is fully grown or developed

adjective having reached full size and strength; mature

preposition in the room

• During the meeting, it was clear that he was the most mature adult in the room.
• When it comes to decision-making, she's definitely the grown-up in the room.
• He's the real adult in the room when it comes to handling conflicts.
• In a room full of chaos, she always manages to be the grown-up and keep things under control.

noun constant or close attention to what one is doing; diligence

• His assiduousness in completing all tasks assigned to him is truly commendable.
• She showed great assiduousness in studying for her exams.
• Dude, your assiduousness in cleaning your room is on point.
• The artist's assiduousness in perfecting every brushstroke is reflected in the masterpiece he created.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion

• It is important to behave in a manner appropriate for your age, not based on the size of your shoes.
• Come on, act your age, not your shoe size!
• Dude, stop acting like a child, act your age, not your shoe size.
• Instead of being immature, try to act your age, not your shoe size.

adjective Describing words that modify or give more information about a noun or pronoun. 'Good' is an adjective that describes the quality of something, while 'proper' is an adjective that describes something done correctly or in the right way.

• The company ensured that all employees were trained in good and proper business practices.
• He finally learned how to tie a tie good and proper for the wedding.
• She gave him a good and proper telling off for not doing his chores.
• The artist painted the landscape with such detail that it captured the essence of the scene good and proper.

noun the quality or state of being accountable; an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions

• The company's culture of accountability ensures that all employees take responsibility for their actions.
• We need to hold each other accountable for our work to maintain accountability within the team.
• Dude, you gotta own up to your mistakes and show some accountability.
• In order to reach our goals, we must carry the weight of accountability on our shoulders.