Professionalism In The Workplace

noun A clean cut can also refer to a sharp, precise incision or wound.

adjective A clean cut refers to a neat and precise appearance or style.

• The man had a clean-cut appearance with neatly groomed hair and a pressed suit.
• I like your clean-cut look with the fresh haircut and clean-shaven face.
• That guy is always so clean-cut, he must spend hours in front of the mirror.
• Her clean-cut approach to problem-solving always ensures efficient and effective solutions.

noun lack of maturity or the state of being immature

• The immaturity displayed by the new intern was concerning to the senior management.
• His immaturity really showed when he couldn't handle the criticism.
• Stop acting so immature, it's really getting on my nerves.
• The immaturity of the decision-making process led to disastrous consequences.

adjective not conforming to the standards of a profession; below or contrary to the standards expected in a particular profession

• The employee's behavior was deemed unprofessional by the HR department.
• Her unprofessional conduct at the meeting was totally uncalled for.
• That was seriously unprofesh of him to leave without finishing his work.
• His unprofessionalism was like a dark cloud hanging over the team's success.

adjective describing someone who behaves politely and respectfully in social situations

• The well-mannered gentleman greeted everyone with a polite bow.
• My friend's dog is so well-mannered, he always waits patiently for his food.
• I can't believe how well-mannered that dude is, he's always so chill.
• The well-mannered garden seemed to bloom more beautifully than the rest.

adjective describing someone who has good manners

• The young man was known for being very good-mannered at social events.
• She always appreciates when people are good-mannered and polite.
• It's cool to see someone who's so good-mannered in this day and age.
• Being good-mannered is like a breath of fresh air in a world full of rudeness.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The casualness of his demeanor during the job interview was off-putting to the hiring manager.
• I love the casualness of this restaurant, you can come in wearing anything and still feel comfortable.
• Her casualness about the whole situation was kind of annoying, like she didn't even care.
• The casualness with which he handled the delicate situation showed a lack of understanding of its importance.

adjective describing the position of being detached or uninvolved in a situation of conflict or competition

preposition indicating a position higher than or overhead in relation to something else

• The politician maintained his composure and stayed above the fray during the heated debate.
• She always manages to stay above the fray when her friends start arguing.
• I try to stay above the fray when drama starts in my friend group.
• By focusing on my goals and not getting involved in petty arguments, I am able to stay above the fray.

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

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

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

article a word that is used to limit or define a noun

• Through hard work and dedication, she was able to acquire a reputation as a skilled and reliable professional.
• He quickly acquired a reputation for always being late to meetings.
• She's trying to acquire a rep as a party animal.
• His actions will either make or break his ability to acquire a reputation as a trustworthy leader.