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Meaning of professional
Relating to or belonging to a profession
Etymology of professional
The word "professional" comes from the Old French "professionel", which is derived from the Latin "professionem", meaning "a public declaration" or "a promise"
Historically, the term referred to a person who had made a public declaration of their occupation or had taken a vow, such as a priest or a monk
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include anyone who engaged in a skilled or learned occupation
Synonyms
expert
skilled
experienced
qualified
trained
competent
adept
proficient
knowledgeable
specialized
seasoned
veteran
masterful
accomplished
practiced
polished
refined
sophisticated
urbane
courteous
respectful
dignified
ethical
moral
upright
virtuous
dependable
reliable
trustworthy
responsible
accountable
Definitions
- Relating to or belonging to a profession, especially one that involves a high level of education or training
- * Engaging in an activity for payment or as a means of earning a living
- * Displaying a high level of skill, competence, or character
Usage Examples
- The professional athlete trained for hours every day to improve her performance
- * The company only hires professional staff with relevant experience and qualifications
- * The professional manner in which the situation was handled helped to resolve the issue quickly
Antonyms
amateur
unskilled
inexperienced
unqualified
untrained
incompetent
inept
unprofessional
dishonest
unethical
immoral
disreputable
untrustworthy
irresponsible
unreliable
careless
sloppy
unrefined
crude
rude
disrespectful