businesslike

[biz-nis-lahyk]

busi·ness·like

[biz-nis-lahyk]
adjective
1.
conforming to, attending to, or characteristic of business.
2.
efficient, practical, or realistic.
3.
capable but unenthusiastic.

Origin:
1785–95; business + -like

un·busi·ness·like, adjective
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businesslike (ˈbɪznɪsˌlaɪk)
 
adj
1.  efficient and methodical
2.  earnest or severe

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