Unprofessionally: meaning, definitions and examples

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unprofessionally

 

[ ʌnprəˈfɛʃənəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of work

Unprofessionally refers to doing something in a way that does not meet the standards expected of a professional. This can imply a lack of skill, preparation, or adherence to common practices in a given field.

Synonyms

amateurishly, ineptly, inexpertly

Examples of usage

  • She handled the client's complaint unprofessionally.
  • His unprofessionally written report led to several misunderstandings.
  • The team's unprofessional behavior during the meeting was noted by the manager.

Translations

Translations of the word "unprofessionally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não profissionalmente

🇮🇳 अव्यवसायिक रूप से

🇩🇪 unprofessionell

🇮🇩 secara tidak profesional

🇺🇦 непрофесійно

🇵🇱 nieprofesjonalnie

🇯🇵 非専門的に

🇫🇷 de manière non professionnelle

🇪🇸 de manera no profesional

🇹🇷 profesyonelce olmayan şekilde

🇰🇷 비전문적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مهني

🇨🇿 neprofesionálně

🇸🇰 neprofesionálne

🇨🇳 不专业地

🇸🇮 neprofesionalno

🇮🇸 ófagmannlega

🇰🇿 кәсіби емес

🇬🇪 არაპროფესიონალურად

🇦🇿 peşəkar olmayan şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera no profesional

Word origin

The term 'unprofessionally' is derived from the adjective 'unprofessional,' which describes behavior or practices that fall short of the standards associated with a recognized profession. The prefix 'un-' indicates negation or absence, while 'professional' comes from the late Middle English term 'professional', referring to someone who is engaged in a specific vocation regarded as skilled and requiring training. This word has its roots in the Latin 'professio,' meaning to declare or profess. The adverbial form '-ly' is a standard suffix used in English to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. Hence, 'unprofessionally' characterizes actions or behaviors that do not align with professional standards. Over time, the use of the word has expanded, often used in various contexts to critique performance in business, academic, and social environments.