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
Examples of unprofessional in a Sentence
an unprofessional carelessness about the accuracy of the news story
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While she's criticized for inconsistent TV performances, she's rarely been accused of unprofessional conduct.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
These trends, rooted in Black culture, were stigmatized and deemed unprofessional or rebellious.
—Bryce Alexander Dixon, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
That is about as unprofessional as golfers get on the PGA Tour.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
All work gets done on the beach The digital nomad stereotype suggests unprofessional setups and casual work environments.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
These trends, rooted in Black culture, were stigmatized and deemed unprofessional or rebellious.
—Bryce Alexander Dixon, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
That is about as unprofessional as golfers get on the PGA Tour.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
All work gets done on the beach The digital nomad stereotype suggests unprofessional setups and casual work environments.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Unprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprofessional. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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