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professionalism

[ pruh-fesh-uh-nl-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. professional character, spirit, or methods.
  2. the standing, practice, or methods of a professional, as distinguished from an amateur.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of professionalism1

First recorded in 1855–60; professional + -ism

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Example Sentences

Her polished professionalism is criticized, as if being a polished professional is a bad thing.

Little the criminals knew about the professionalism of journalists.

Physicians will regain our professionalism when we stop participating in this circus.

It is beyond belief, and it is shocking that someone who makes claims of professionalism would lower himself to this level.

Bloomberg conveyed a sense of professionalism and of someone very much in control.

Physicians, for instance, exhibit professionalism when they practice medicine without concern for the patient.

Teachers exhibit professionalism when they teach their subject as an end in itself or for their own satisfaction.

In the first place, professionalism is marked by condescension in which an attitude of superiority is evident.

Professionalism impoverishes relationship because, for instance, neither the parent nor the child gives or receives.

He said it was cockney impudence because it lacked the professionalism he expected.

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