workmanlike

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workmanlike

/ˈwɜː(ɹ)kmənlaɪk/

adjective more workmanlike · most workmanlike

Resembling or characteristic of a workman. She was dressed in khaki, khaki slacks and khaki shirt, practical and workmanlike.
Done competently but without flair. In appearance the new 4-4-0s were magnificent engines for the period in which they were built; the boiler, bulging over the typical Drummond splasher, gave the engine a sturdy, workmanlike look, and the blue livery enhanced a picture of sleek, powerful, efficiency.
Performed with the skill of an artisan or craftsman.

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@misc{workmanlike_2026,
  title = {workmanlike},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/workmanlike},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}