His straightforward honesty and businesslike precision won him golden opinions. She appeared and worked in a businesslike manner. She has a businesslike attitude towards her work. Judges can be efficient and businesslike while being patient and deliberate. ""As a zamindar Dwarkanath was mercilessly efficient and businesslike, but not generous"". Graham wrote that investment is most intelligent when it is most businesslike. Large sums had to be spent quickly, and Hanna energetically built a businesslike campaign. Krens was also criticized for his businesslike style and perceived populism and commercialization. Becky wears glasses with a ponytail and is usually businesslike in appearance. The citizens of Novgorod wrote in a realistic and businesslike fashion. Blake is a well-dressed, businesslike and extremely controlling man. Social enterprise has emerged as a businesslike contrast to the traditional nonprofit organization. Celia has admitted her love and admiration for Strephon and this is his businesslike reply. At the initial contact, a businesslike relationship should be maintained. Kovacs usually introduced or addressed her in a businesslike way, as "Edith Adams".