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单词 unprofessional
释义

unprofessional

adjective

un·​pro·​fes·​sion·​al ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl How to pronounce unprofessional (audio)
-ˈfe-shə-nᵊl
: not exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, or generally businesslike manner in the workplace : not professional
unprofessional attire
unprofessional comments

Synonyms

  • amateur
  • amateurish
  • dilettante
  • dilettantish
  • inexperienced
  • inexpert
  • jackleg
  • nonprofessional
  • unskilled
  • unskillful
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer was visibly frustrated, calling the defense team unprofessional for failing to notify anyone ahead of time. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 The unprofessional banter was inexcusable then and remains distasteful now. Emily Anderson Stern, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, upstairs a mostly new staff of bureaucrats, blowhards and blatantly unprofessional MDs are back to their old habit of holding ridiculous staff meetings and getting on one another’s nerves. Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 The mass enlistment of unprofessional soldiers who receive only about two weeks of training before they are thrown into battle has raised questions about the Wagner Group’s long-term capabilities in the Ukraine war and its overall standing. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 The trainer said that Gardner-Fernandez, whose family owns the multimillion dollar paper-craft company Stampin’ Up!, told him that she and Bridegan were separated for months when their sessions allegedly took a decidedly unprofessional turn. Fox News, 17 Aug. 2022 Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd in a dark comedy about a therapist and a patient mix their personal lives to an unhealthily unprofessional degree? Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 25 May 2022 Depp’s former agent and former business manager testified that Depp’s unprofessional behavior had dimmed Hollywood’s enthusiasm for the actor, leading to severe financial distress for the free-spending star. Brent Lang, Variety, 31 May 2022 Rose also said they were forced back to work just 10 days after undergoing surgery and leveled accusations of unprofessional behavior against co-star Dougray Scott. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

unprofessional

adjective

as in inexperienced
lacking or showing a lack of expert skill an unprofessional carelessness about the accuracy of the news story

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • inexperienced
  • amateur
  • amateurish
  • incompetent
  • unskilled
  • nonprofessional
  • unskillful
  • awkward
  • dilettante
  • inexpert
  • dilettantish
  • unprepared
  • unfinished
  • clumsy
  • new
  • untrained
  • unqualified
  • flawed
  • untutored
  • unpolished
  • defective
  • unschooled
  • jackleg
  • untaught
  • primitive
  • unfit
  • untalented
  • ham-fisted
  • ham-handed
  • faulty
  • curbstone
  • fresh
  • uninitiated
  • crude
  • heavy-handed
  • beginning
  • incapable
  • untested
  • untried
  • unseasoned
  • unable
  • self-taught
  • talentless
  • green
  • ungifted
  • entry-level
  • raw
  • would-be

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • professional
  • expert
  • competent
  • adept
  • capable
  • skilled
  • skillful
  • talented
  • able
  • masterful
  • virtuosic
  • proficient
  • masterly
  • ace
  • virtuoso
  • handsome
  • consummate
  • dexterous
  • master
  • dextrous
  • gifted
  • experienced
  • accomplished
  • knowledgeable
  • veteran
  • seasoned
  • practised
  • qualified
  • crackerjack
  • prepared
  • taught
  • practiced
  • initiated
  • educated
  • trained
  • versatile
  • habile
  • fitted
  • versed
  • polished
  • schooled
  • ambidextrous
  • slick
  • finished
  • tutored
  • all-round
  • all-around
  • well-rounded
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