unprofessional
adjective
un·pro·fes·sion·al
ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl 
-ˈfe-shə-nᵊl
: not exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, or generally businesslike manner in the workplace : not professional
unprofessional attire
unprofessional comments
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Examples of unprofessional in a Sentence
an unprofessional carelessness about the accuracy of the news story
Recent Examples on the Web
Metcalfe: The current relationship with the Board of Supervisors is unprofessional, stressed and hostile.
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Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
Gutierrez-Reed in a trial in March was convicted on the same involuntary manslaughter charge Baldwin faces, with prosecutors labeling her work as sloppy and unprofessional, and with her failure to perform her job resulting in the accidental death of Hutchins.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 July 2024
These meetings were regularly highlighted by Mr. Cassilly’s unprofessional behavior and at times unhinged and dishonest commentary and attacks.
—Jeffrey Gahler, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2024
My husband seems to think this is unprofessional and may create awkwardness.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
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Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
Gutierrez-Reed in a trial in March was convicted on the same involuntary manslaughter charge Baldwin faces, with prosecutors labeling her work as sloppy and unprofessional, and with her failure to perform her job resulting in the accidental death of Hutchins.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 July 2024
These meetings were regularly highlighted by Mr. Cassilly’s unprofessional behavior and at times unhinged and dishonest commentary and attacks.
—Jeffrey Gahler, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2024
My husband seems to think this is unprofessional and may create awkwardness.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
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“Unprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprofessional. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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