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
Later, Lilian would call a friend whose father was a doctor to confirm that the question was unusual or at least unprofessional.
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Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
According to a survey of BHG real estate agents, 80% reported some projects do not add significant value to a home compared to their cost, including DIY projects with subpar craftsmanship or unprofessional installation.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Her apology attempts were clearly not Netflix PR vetted and so felt unprofessional — and yet very human.
—Seven Graham, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
Among them were examples of ethical violations, unprofessional behavior and interactions that were simply bizarre.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
According to a survey of BHG real estate agents, 80% reported some projects do not add significant value to a home compared to their cost, including DIY projects with subpar craftsmanship or unprofessional installation.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Her apology attempts were clearly not Netflix PR vetted and so felt unprofessional — and yet very human.
—Seven Graham, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
Among them were examples of ethical violations, unprofessional behavior and interactions that were simply bizarre.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unprofessional
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“Unprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprofessional. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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