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unprofessional

[uhn-pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / ˌʌn prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /


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The NFL has suspended two officials for instances of unprofessional conduct towards a player.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Ms. Hannah-Jones chronicles a wide range of unprofessional practices at Najya’s school.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

All this to say, I understand why the question of whether iced coffee is unprofessional has taken over my feeds for the last several days.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Alberto Carvalho, the school board accused its heralded leader of unprofessional conduct, unsatisfactory performance and “violation of or refusal to obey” state laws or school district regulations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

I didn’t know what to make of his gesture save its unorthodoxy, its colloquial and unprofessional tone.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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