workish

comparative more workish · superlative most workish · alternative work-ish

1. Characteristic or typical of work; relating to work.

   However, Jack commented in his diary that the retreat was “not too workish, but then most occasions minimum on labor these days,” work being a component of all early Kirkridge retreats.

   2012, Rita M. Yeasted, Jon: John Oliver Nelson and the Movement for Power in the Church

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   If you are attending a professional affair, then your dress must be toned down; even a smart pant ensemble will suffice. You may look more “workish,” but what comes out of your lips should be no different than that at a party.

   2010, Kim Izzo, Ceri Marsh, The Fabulous Girl's Guide to Decorum

   Synonyms: worklike, worky

2. UKdialectalFond of work; diligent; industrious.

   Synonyms: worky