UNPROFESSIONAL Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

unprofessional

adjective

ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl

Definition of unprofessional

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 What a nasty, unprofessional comment about a member of this city’s constituency who has spent much time on important issues. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026 Kaplan’s interactions with employees, according to several former staffers, could similarly veer into the unprofessional. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 While some criticized the move as unprofessional, Wallen later joked about the incident on social media. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026 Loud crowds, bad lighting, wind noise, echo-heavy rooms or chaotic backstage areas can make content feel unprofessional no matter how good the conversation itself is. — King Holder, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprofessional

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The Holbrook sisters are undersocialized and inexperienced with the world, and Herzog sees them as figures out of a fable, dreamers who talk incessantly about love and seem connected to the elemental and the ancient.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
When someone with 20 years of expertise is willing to look inexperienced for 20 minutes, everyone else gets permission to learn.

— Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of inexperienced

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The show focuses on the fictional Toledo Truth Teller, an understaffed, more-than-slightly amateurish, failing publication that shares its office space with the Softees toilet paper company owned by its parent corporation.

— Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
In his lawsuit, Bonta referred to Bianco’s efforts to recount the ballots as amateurish and dubious.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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