unprofessional

adjective

un·​pro·​fes·​sion·​al ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl How to pronounce unprofessional (audio)
-ˈfe-shə-nᵊl
: not exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, or generally businesslike manner in the workplace : not professional
unprofessional attire
unprofessional comments

Examples of unprofessional in a Sentence

an unprofessional carelessness about the accuracy of the news story
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Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unprofessional was in 1770

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Cite this Entry

“Unprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprofessional. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

unprofessional

adjective
un·​pro·​fes·​sion·​al
ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl,
-ən-ᵊl
: not professional
especially : not up to the standards of one's profession
unprofessionally
adverb
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