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unprofessional

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


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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

Still, older generations in any industry might judge a job candidate who shows up to an interview via their phone as unprofessional.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

It also calls for zero tolerance of bullying or misogyny from No 10 staff and parliamentarians, as well as unprofessional behaviour that diminishes the contributions of women.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

“In my unprofessional opinion, a large company which is organized as a hierarchy needs to have one person at the top. Confusion and infighting too often are the results of co-bosses.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

It would have been easier for her to sit on the edge of the bed, but that was unprofessional and strictly prohibited.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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