professionalism
gb/pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/ us/pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
B2
Inglês
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Nome
B2
property
1
quality of professional behavior
The way a person works and behaves when they are careful, skilled, polite, and serious about their job.
Padrão de uso:
a high level of professionalism in [activity]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "professional" and "professionalism" and say things like *"I like his professional"* instead of *"I like his professionalism"*. Another common mistake is treating "professionalism" as countable, e.g. *"many professionalisms"*; it is normally uncountable and used without "a" or plural "s".
Sinónimos
professional conduct (Focuses more directly on outward behavior and actions rather than the inner quality.)
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competence (Emphasizes skill and ability; does not always include politeness or appropriate behavior.)
Antónimos
unprofessionalism (General opposite; describes behavior that is not suitable for a professional situation.)
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amateurishness (Stresses poor quality or lack of skill, with less focus on manners or attitude.)
Colocações
high level of professionalism
|show professionalism
|demonstrate professionalism
|maintain professionalism
|display professionalism
|a lack of professionalism
Temas
business
|work
|relationships
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Her professionalism impressed the clients and helped win the contract.
- We expect a high level of professionalism from everyone who represents the company.
- Despite the tight deadline, the team handled the project with great professionalism.
- He showed real professionalism when dealing with the angry customer.
- The manager praised the staff for their professionalism during the crisis.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The doctor spoke with calm professionalism.
- I like his professionalism; he is always on time.
- Good professionalism can help you get promoted.
- The team showed professionalism during the meeting.
- Her professionalism makes customers feel safe.
Nome
formal
C1
property
2
following professional ethical standards
The way someone follows the special rules and ethics of their job, especially in jobs like medicine, law, or journalism.
Padrão de uso:
standards of professionalism in [field]
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that in this sense "professionalism" is about ethics, not just being good at a job. For example, a very skilled doctor who lies to patients shows high ability but low professionalism in this ethical sense.
Sinónimos
professional ethics (More explicitly highlights moral rules and principles within a profession.)
Antónimos
misconduct (Refers to clear violation of rules or ethics within a professional role.)
Colocações
standards of professionalism
|codes of professionalism
|journalistic professionalism
|medical professionalism
|question someone's professionalism
Temas
business
|law
|ethics
|work
Exemplos
- The committee is investigating whether his actions breached basic standards of professionalism.
- Medical professionalism requires doctors to put patients' interests before their own.
- Her article raised concerns about journalistic professionalism at the newspaper.
- Professionalism in public office includes transparency and avoidance of conflicts of interest.
- Law schools place increasing emphasis on teaching professionalism and ethics.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Professionalism means a doctor must protect the patient’s privacy.
- There are rules of professionalism for lawyers.
- The school teaches professionalism to future nurses.
- Good journalism needs strong professionalism.
- He lost his job because his professionalism was questioned.
unknown
formal
C1
state
3
state of being professional not amateur
When an activity, like a sport or art, is done by paid workers and is run like a job, not just for fun.
Padrão de uso:
the professionalism of [sport/activity]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this sense with the idea of good behavior at work. Here, "professionalism" is about being paid and organized as professionals, not about being polite or skilled.
Sinónimos
professional status (Focuses more on the formal label or position than on the system as a whole.)
Antónimos
amateurism (Describes doing an activity without pay and often with a less formal structure.)
Colocações
increased professionalism
|the move toward professionalism
|the rise of professionalism
|the professionalism of the sport
Temas
sports
|arts
|business
|arts_entertainment
|work
Exemplos
- The league’s shift toward full professionalism changed the nature of the sport.
- Increased professionalism in women’s football has attracted more sponsors.
- Some fans worry that growing professionalism is pushing small amateur clubs aside.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Professionalism in the sport began in the 1990s.
- The club moved from amateur status to professionalism.
- Professionalism brought higher pay but also more pressure.
- Many players welcomed the professionalism of the new league.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
professionalism
IPA
GB/pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
US/pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
Sílabas e acento
pro - fes - sion - al - ism (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fes)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: professionalism
- Plural: professionalism
Família de palavras
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
professionalize
verb
professionalization
noun
Expressões
a high level of professionalism
1/ə hˈaɪ lˈɛvəl əv pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
very strong professional behavior
Very good and very clear professional behavior and work.
Exemplos
- The team showed a high level of professionalism throughout the project.
- We aim to provide a high level of professionalism in all our services.
- Customers commented on the high level of professionalism at the clinic.
a lack of professionalism
1/ə lˈæk əv pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
not enough professional behavior
When someone does not behave in a way that is correct or serious for work.
Exemplos
- Arriving late to client meetings shows a lack of professionalism.
- The manager warned that any lack of professionalism would not be tolerated.
- Their casual language in the report suggested a lack of professionalism.
demonstrate professionalism
1/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
clearly display professional behavior
To make your professional behavior easy for others to see through what you do.
Exemplos
- Nurses are expected to demonstrate professionalism in every interaction with patients.
- How you handle complaints is a chance to demonstrate professionalism.
- She consistently demonstrates professionalism in her emails and meetings.
display professionalism
1/dɪsplˈeɪ pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
show professional behavior clearly
To behave in a way that clearly looks professional to other people.
Exemplos
- The interns displayed impressive professionalism during the event.
- He failed to display professionalism when he joked about the client.
- Employees are encouraged to display professionalism in all customer interactions.
maintain professionalism
1/meɪntˈeɪn pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
keep behaving professionally
To keep acting in a professional way, even when the situation is hard or emotional.
Exemplos
- Teachers must maintain professionalism even when students are rude.
- She maintained her professionalism throughout the heated discussion.
- We ask staff to maintain professionalism on social media.
show professionalism
1/ʃˈoʊ pɹəfˈɛʃənəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
behave in a professional way
To act in a way that is calm, skilled, serious, and suitable for a work situation.
Exemplos
- Even under pressure, the staff showed great professionalism.
- He showed real professionalism when he admitted his mistake and fixed it quickly.
- We expect all team members to show professionalism during client visits.