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
Some urge people to steer clear because it can be viewed as unprofessional and lead to conflicts of interest.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
For many, this kind of name-calling and defiance crosses the line from passionate advocacy into unprofessional territory, especially for someone in his position.
—Lou Marin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
When Authenticity Comes at a Cost There’s a subtle but crucial distinction between being perceived as genuine and being dismissed as unprofessional.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
In an April survey reported by Newsweek, more than a quarter of Gen Z job seekers admitted to ghosting a potential employer after a job interview—a behavior often regarded as unprofessional by hiring managers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
For many, this kind of name-calling and defiance crosses the line from passionate advocacy into unprofessional territory, especially for someone in his position.
—Lou Marin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
When Authenticity Comes at a Cost There’s a subtle but crucial distinction between being perceived as genuine and being dismissed as unprofessional.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
In an April survey reported by Newsweek, more than a quarter of Gen Z job seekers admitted to ghosting a potential employer after a job interview—a behavior often regarded as unprofessional by hiring managers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Unprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprofessional. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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