Unprofessional: meaning, definitions and examples

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unprofessional

 

[ หŒสŒnprษ™หˆfษ›สƒษ™nl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

workplace

Not conforming to the standards of a profession; not possessing the required skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or task.

Synonyms

amateurish, inexpert, unskilled

Examples of usage

  • His unprofessional behavior at the meeting cost him his job.
  • She was reprimanded for her unprofessional attire in the office.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Behaving in a manner that does not meet the expected standards of professionalism; lacking in proper conduct or decorum.

Synonyms

improper, unethical, unseemly

Examples of usage

  • His unprofessional conduct towards the clients tarnished the company's reputation.
  • She received a warning for her unprofessional language during the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "unprofessional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo profissional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฐ-เคชเฅ‡เคถเฅ‡เคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unprofessionell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak profesional

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฟั€ะพั„ะตัั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieprofesjonalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้žๅฐ‚้–€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท non professionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no profesional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท profesyonel olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ „๋ฌธ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุญุชุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neprofesionรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neprofesionรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žไธ“ไธš็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprofesionalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณviรฐeigandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำ™ัั–ะฑะธ ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peลŸษ™kar olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no profesional

Etymology

The word 'unprofessional' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'professional'. It is used to describe actions, behavior, or attitudes that do not meet the standards expected in a professional setting. The term highlights the importance of professionalism in various fields and the consequences of not adhering to professional norms.

See also: professionalism.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,423, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.