C1nounwork
US/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
UK/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
the skill, good judgment and polite behavior expected from a well-trained person at work
In context
The hotel staff handled the complaint with great professionalism.
Clients value her professionalism and attention to detail.
Arriving late to an interview shows a lack of professionalism.
Words that go with professionalism
noun + preposition
- level of professionalismThe level of professionalism at the clinic impressed us.
- lack of professionalismThe referee was criticized for his lack of professionalism.
- degree of professionalismOnline sellers need a certain degree of professionalism.
adjective + noun
- great professionalismThe crew dealt with the emergency with great professionalism.
verb + noun
- show professionalismEven under pressure, the pilots showed calm professionalism.