workmanlike

About 0.13 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Resembling or characteristic of a workman.
2. adjective Done competently but without flair.
3. adjective Performed with the skill of an artisan or craftsman. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Similar words

competent worklike tradesmanlike workwomanlike craftsmanlike workerlike businessmanlike soldierlike craftlike servantlike

Often followed by

manner and job fashion way performance service style finish