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

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

In his termination letter, Haller wrote that Tucker breached his contract by engaging in unprofessional and unethical conduct and embarrassing the university. —Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024

Take time to research to see if a particular credit is being over-hyped by some unprofessional tax preparers. —Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024