Synonyms of unprofessional

unprofessional

adjective

ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl 

as in inexperienced

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill

an unprofessional carelessness about the accuracy of the news story

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inexperienced
• amateur
• amateurish
• incompetent
• unskilled
• nonprofessional
• unskillful
• awkward
• inexpert
• dilettantish
• unprepared
• unfinished
• dilettante
• new
• clumsy
• untrained
• unqualified
• untutored
• flawed
• jackleg
• defective
• unschooled
• unpolished
• untaught
• primitive
• fresh
• unfit
• uninitiated
• faulty
• would-be
• crude
• untalented
• beginning
• ham-fisted
• ham-handed
• heavy-handed
• incapable
• untested
• untried
• self-taught
• unable
• unseasoned
• green
• curbstone
• entry-level
• talentless
• raw
• ungifted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• professional
• expert
• competent
• adept
• capable
• skilled
• able
• talented
• skillful
• masterful
• ace
• virtuosic
• masterly
• proficient
• virtuoso
• handsome
• consummate
• master
• gifted
• dexterous
• experienced
• dextrous
• accomplished
• veteran
• seasoned
• knowledgeable
• practised
• qualified
• prepared
• taught
• crackerjack
• initiated
• practiced
• educated
• trained
• versatile
• all-round
• habile
• fitted
• versed
• schooled
• polished
• ambidextrous
• slick
• finished
• well-rounded
• tutored
• all-around

Examples of unprofessional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Emily’s case, her inclination to seek online feedback was perceived by her employer as unprofessional. —Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024

Proctor, who testified during Read's trial that his comments were unprofessional but did not compromise the integrity of the investigation, did not respond to a message sent to a phone number listed under his name. —Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024

Sam was a horrible boss, often making unreasonable demands and treating Pat in an unprofessional and unkind way. —Debra Corey, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

Shafik, in a July statement, said the exchanges between three deans involved in student life and support services were unprofessional and disturbingly linked to antisemitic stereotypes. —Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024