Another word for professional

Executive, full-time, able, businesslike, and ace are another word for professional. Amateurish, incompetent, and inept are the opposites of professional. On this page, find 43 synonyms for professional, parts of speech, and examples of professional sentences.

Professional synonyms

1. white-collar worker

  • Executive
  • Office worker
  • Professional worker
  • White-collar worker
  • White-collar
  • Non-manual

2. professional player

  • Full-time
  • Non-amateur
  • Non-amateur
  • Paid player
  • Paid
  • Professional player
  • Salaried
  • Pro

3. professional person

  • Able
  • Accomplished
  • Ace
  • Adept
  • Businesslike
  • Capable
  • Competent
  • Crack
  • Deft
  • Dexterous
  • Efficient
  • Excellent
  • Experienced
  • Expert
  • Fine
  • Finished
  • Masterful
  • Masterly
  • Polished
  • Practised
  • Proficient
  • Seasoned
  • Skilful
  • Skilled
  • Slick
  • Stellar
  • Trained
  • Top-notch

Professional sentences

She handled the situation professionally.

He is a skilled professional.

They consulted a legal professional.

She maintained a professional demeanor.

He pursued a professional career.

Professional parts of speech

Adjective