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Definitions

unprofessional

[uhn-pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / ˌʌn prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /
ADJECTIVE
not done well or skillfully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant improper incompetent inefficient lax negligent unethical
WEAK
amateur amateurish inadequate inexperienced inexpert nonexpert unfitting unsuitable untrained unworthy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able capable competent efficient expert good moral right
WEAK
experienced professional skilled

Example Sentences

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"A lot of my books have medical stuff in them, and I don't want people saying, 'Is this based on me?' It feels unprofessional."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Allow your boss to be the unprofessional one,” she says.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Still, nothing was as odd as Bondi’s performance, which was unprofessional and combative.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

But Novak accused Halligan of wildly unprofessional conduct and openly breaking the law.

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026

Only now did it occur to her what a foolish and unprofessional thing she had done.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan