unbusinesslike

adjective

un·​busi·​ness·​like ˌən-ˈbiz-nəs-ˌlīk How to pronounce unbusinesslike (audio)
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Synonyms of unbusinesslikenext
: lacking the qualities (such as polite seriousness and professionalism) considered appropriate for business or a businessperson : not businesslike
unbusinesslike behavior
an unbusinesslike person/personality

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbusinesslike was in 1824

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“Unbusinesslike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbusinesslike. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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