Professionalism Vocabulary

adverb Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about when, how, where, or to what extent something happens. 'Always' is an adverb that indicates something happens at all times or on every occasion.

• It is always important to double-check your work for accuracy.
• I always make sure to grab a coffee on my way to work.
• I always hit up that new burger joint for lunch.
• She always carries a heavy burden on her shoulders.

adjective Conscientious is an adjective that describes someone who is diligent, careful, and thorough in their work or duties.

• She is a conscientious worker who always completes her tasks thoroughly and on time.
• I appreciate how conscientious you are about double-checking your work.
• Dude, you gotta be more conscientious about locking your phone when you're not using it.
• Being conscientious is like having a built-in quality control system for everything you do.

adjective marked by steady conformity to underlying principles

• The company's success can be attributed to their consistent adherence to high quality standards.
• She always gives consistent advice when it comes to relationships.
• My mom's cooking is always on point, it's consistent every time.
• His consistent dedication to his craft is like a steady flame that never wavers.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Exemplary' means serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

• The student's exemplary performance in all subjects earned them a scholarship.
• She always sets an exemplary example for her classmates.
• His work ethic is just exemplary, always putting in 110%.
• The artist's use of color in the painting was truly exemplary, capturing the essence of the scene perfectly.

noun the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting

• It is important to maintain propriety in professional settings.
• She always follows the rules of propriety when hosting parties.
• Dude, that was totally out of propriety.
• The artist's work pushed the boundaries of propriety in the art world.

adjective Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

• The punctilious accountant meticulously reviewed every line item in the financial report.
• My aunt is so punctilious about her garden, she won't even let me touch a single flower.
• I can't believe how punctilious my boss is about the office dress code.
• The author's writing was punctilious, with every word carefully chosen for maximum impact.

adjective regarded with admiration or esteem; honored

• He is a highly respected member of the academic community.
• Everyone in town respects him for his hard work and dedication.
• She's a respected player in the industry, everyone looks up to her.
• The ancient tree is respected by all who pass by, a symbol of strength and wisdom.

adjective not flattering or attractive; inappropriate or unsuitable for a particular role or position

• Her behavior at the gala was deemed unbecoming of a professional in her position.
• His outfit for the interview was unbecoming and did not make a good impression.
• The way she spoke to her boss was totally unbecoming, she needs to chill out.
• The graffiti on the historic building was unbecoming of the city's reputation for art and culture.

verb to support or maintain, especially in a legal or moral sense

• It is the duty of the judge to uphold the law and ensure justice is served.
• I always try to uphold my responsibilities as a good citizen.
• We gotta uphold our end of the bargain if we want to keep the deal going.
• The pillars of society uphold the values that hold our community together.

adjective describing someone who is overly formal and proper in behavior or appearance

• She always presents herself as prim and proper at social events.
• She may seem prim and proper, but she's actually quite laid-back.
• Don't be fooled by her prim and proper appearance, she's a wild one at heart.
• His prim and proper attitude was like a shield, hiding his true emotions from the world.

adjective not serious or lacking seriousness; not showing serious intent or concern

• His unserious attitude towards work is affecting the productivity of the team.
• Stop being so unserious all the time and focus on what needs to be done.
• She's always acting unserious, it's starting to annoy me.
• His unserious approach to life is like walking a tightrope without a safety net.