UNPROFESSIONAL Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

unprofessional

adjective

ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl

Definition of unprofessional next

as in inexperienced

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill an unprofessional carelessness about the accuracy of the news story

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Recent Examples of unprofessional In late April 2025, the Washington Medical Commission filed administrative charges against Mulholland, accusing him of unprofessional conduct and abuse against three patients, according to records obtained by PEOPLE. —

Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Another former aide said that quiet guidance shared among female staffers focused on behavior that is legal, but nevertheless viewed as unprofessional and unbecoming of members of Congress — a line that has prevented many from speaking out publicly. —

Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 Geno Auriemma’s behavior at the women’s Final Four was outrageous and unprofessional. —

Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026 Nashville broke a three-way traffic jam on Saturday via a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks and the Kings prevailed in a wildly unpredictable, and at times unprofessional, match against Toronto, 7-6 in overtime. —

Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprofessional

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Another risk is infection from non-sterile equipment, which might happen if the procedure is done by inexperienced technicians or in non-medical settings, Hazan says.

— Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
The other strong selling point is that the inexperienced videographer doesn't have to fiddle with a load of settings before recording.

— David Szondy May 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026