Synonyms of 'professional' in American English
professional
(adjective)
Synonyms of 'professional' in British English
1 (adjective)
Definition
of a profession
professional people like doctors and engineers
Synonyms
2 (adjective)
Definition
displaying a high level of competence or skill
She told me we'd done a really professional job.
Synonyms
adept
He is an adept guitar player.
Opposites
incapable
, inexperienced
, incompetent
, inefficient
, inept
, unskilled
, unqualified
, untrained
, amateurish
, unpolished
3 (adjective)
Definition
taking part in an activity, such as sport or music, as a means of livelihood
He spent several years as a professional football player.
Synonyms
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in the sense of accomplished
Definition
expert or proficient
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
Synonyms
able,
proficientin the sense of adept
Definition
proficient in something requiring skill
He is an adept guitar player.
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