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 But Nathan MacKinnon not talking after Tuesday’s loss was unprofessional and inexcusable for one of the NHL’s best players. —

Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 Consequently, individuals expressing frustration or concern, even when accurate, are often deemed unprofessional and penalized. —

Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Hospitals and health systems have understandable concerns, among them liability, reputational damage, and unprofessional behavior. —

Adam Goodcoff, STAT, 13 May 2026 Most of the complaints were about poor customer experience and unprofessional contractors. —

Jamela Adam, USA Today, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprofessional

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprofessional

Adjective

At $18 or even $15 per hour, many companies don’t see value in hiring inexperienced teens who require extensive training to interact with customers, let alone achieve some measure of productivity.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Lagway’s depature after 19 starts leaves the Gators to choose between two talented, yet inexperienced options with just one combined start — by Philo against Gardner-Webb in 2025.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026