as in amateur
lacking or showing a lack of expert skill
that's an amateurish wallpapering job—the pattern doesn't match at the seams
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unprofessional
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The board has had previous conflicts with Kelley Black, and in January voted to censure her for unprofessional and damaging actions, citing her disclosure of private student information, spread of false information and release of collective bargaining information.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025 -
But under the surface is a cultural belief that grieving an animal is excessive – even unprofessional.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
25 July 2025
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“Amateurish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amateurish. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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