PROFESSIONALISM Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

professionalism

noun

Definition of professionalism next

as in expertness

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Recent Examples of professionalism That said, any form of misconduct or behavior that undermines professionalism has no place in this department. —

Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 How Guthrie will specifically handle her moment cannot yet be known, but those who know her (that The Hollywood Reporter spoke with) say it will surely be done with uncommon levels of grace and professionalism. —

Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026 By all accounts, MNUFC has been pleased with the professionalism of Rodriguez since joining the team two months ago. —

Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 Others appreciate the professionalism of the representatives from Leafguard. —

Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for professionalism

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competence

Noun

Barely keeping the lights on is hardly a show of stewardship, let alone competence.

— Kathryn Anne Edwards, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
But the former controller, despite her air of competence and decency, hasn’t been able to attract support above the low single digits.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026

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