unprofessional
adjective
un·pro·fes·sion·al
ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl 
-ˈfe-shə-nᵊl
: not exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, or generally businesslike manner in the workplace : not professional
unprofessional attire
unprofessional comments
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Examples of unprofessional in a Sentence
an unprofessional carelessness about the accuracy of the news story
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Russian jet intercepted over Alaska ADIZ Russian jet intercepted over Alaskan ADIZ following 'unprofessional' interaction with NORAD pilots.
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Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
While everyone has off days or occasional hiccups, a consistent pattern of unprofessional behavior is a strong indicator that the collaboration may face serious issues down the road.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Some employers have claimed that Gen Z workers are unprofessional and lack communication skills.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This led to other officers pulling Hill out of the car in an unprofessional way.
—Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024
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Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
While everyone has off days or occasional hiccups, a consistent pattern of unprofessional behavior is a strong indicator that the collaboration may face serious issues down the road.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Some employers have claimed that Gen Z workers are unprofessional and lack communication skills.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This led to other officers pulling Hill out of the car in an unprofessional way.
—Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Unprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprofessional. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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