workmanlike
adjective/ˈwɜːkmənlaɪk/
/ˈwɜːrkmənlaɪk/
- done, made, etc. in a way that is careful and complete and shows skill but is not usually very original or exciting
- They’ve done a workmanlike job.
- It was a workmanlike performance from the local team.
- The writing is workmanlike, if sometimes too casual.
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