Well-done
What it means
Completed with enough care and skill to merit approval.
Reach for it when giving straightforward praise to a finished task or piece of work
The repair was well-done, with every new joint labeled for future maintenance.
Words to choose between 8
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playful
nailed it
Fits when energetic informal congratulations fit the relationship
Careful Nailed it is too casual for an appraisal and can obscure specific feedback.
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everyday
Fits when the result clearly exceeds ordinary standards
Careful Excellent is stronger and broader than approval for solid completed work.
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everyday
Fits when dependable quality matters more than flair
Careful Solid is restrained praise and may sound lukewarm in a celebration.
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warm
Fits when effort or conduct deserves personal respect
Careful Admirable brings moral praise that may not fit a technical task.
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professional
Fits when reliable adequacy should be recognized without exaggeration
Careful Competent sounds cooler and fainter than a congratulatory well-done.
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professional
Fits when technique rather than the whole result deserves praise
Careful Skillful execution can serve a poor plan, so it does not always make the job well-done.
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formal
Fits when finish and presentation are notably refined
Careful Polished work may conceal weak reasoning or construction.
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literary
Fits when control and exceptional skill are unmistakable
Careful Masterful inflates routine professional work.
Opposites 3
- poorly done
- botched
- substandard
Common phrases 3
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well-done job
The supervisor documented the well-done job and thanked the entire crew.
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well-done repair
A well-done repair restored the window without erasing its original joinery.
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simple but well-done
The presentation was simple but well-done, with one clear idea per slide.
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