How to Use unprofessional in a Sentence

unprofessional

adjective
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  • To get in front of a press conference and just throw that out is unprofessional.
    — Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The trader was dying to know its source but didn’t ask; to do so would look unprofessional.
    — Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2021
  • So, that's a problem because all of that is then rolled up into a ball and made out to be unprofessional to discuss.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Yelling in the workplace is unprofessional, and no one should be subjected to an out-of-control boss.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2021
  • The same study found that black women’s hair is three times more likely to be perceived as unprofessional.
    — Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 5 Dec. 2019
  • In Jones’s case, the stereotype is that natural black hair is unprofessional and messy.
    — Alexia Fernández Campbell, Vox, 18 Apr. 2018
  • None of the fans saw the goal because the WHL and/or the Winterhawks forgot to turn the stream until 2 minutes into the game, apallingly unprofessional.
    — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 2 May 2021
  • To say no is unprofessional and insulting to the publication that hired you to write the story.
    — Noelle Hancock, Cosmopolitan, 25 Aug. 2016
  • In short, the commuter sneaker is a constant reminder of the unprofessional grime and the grit that comes with the professional hustle.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Montgomery spent parts of two seasons with the Stars before he was fired for unprofessional conduct in Dec. 2019.
    — Dallas News, 6 July 2022
  • The Globe also found that Maimaron fostered an unprofessional and vulgar culture over his 15-year run as head coach.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2021
  • According to a source, Stearns and Mendoza had talked to López and informed him that his actions were unprofessional.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 May 2024
  • Bones, 39, and his father were saddened to learn of Montgomery’s firing by the Stars on Dec. 10 for unprofessional conduct.
    — Mike Chambers, The Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2020
  • Disney said he was let go due to his long track record of unprofessional behavior.
    — Ryan Parker, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2017
  • Mike Scott, a forward on the 76ers and one of the many players who wore the headbands throughout last season said on Twitter on Friday that Nike was behind the move and claimed the gear was unprofessional.
    — Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Howard then threatens to fire Jake for being unprofessional in his handling of Fred, questioning Simone’s choice of lover in the process.
    — refinery29.com, 11 June 2018
  • The tirade was unhinged and unprofessional — and her supporters loved it.
    — Washington Post, 15 May 2021
  • When players try to do the same thing, it is considered unprofessional.
    — Mark Medina, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2021
  • This looks unprofessional and sloppy, so take the time to re-read your application.
    — Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • In my unprofessional opinion, a handy pint of banana ice cream with fudge chunks solves nearly any problem in the short-term (save for glucose levels).
    — Allison Hope, CNN, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Haas accused the judge of a pattern of unprofessional conduct.
    — Lauren Castle, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2020
  • All in good fun, but get the message, Pete: Bad look on the sideline. Really unprofessional.
    — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Nov. 2017
  • An unprofessional physician puts a crack in the foundation of our public trust.
    — The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Bowness was the interim coach since Dec. 10, when the Stars fired Jim Montgomery due to unprofessional conduct.
    — Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 29 Oct. 2020
  • But others complained that the post was racist, unprofessional and a waste of taxpayers' money.
    — Michelle Ewing, ajc, 8 May 2018
  • All my life, I have been told tattoos are masculine, unprofessional, and tacky.
    — Valentina Mejia, refinery29.com, 31 Oct. 2022
  • The Negro Leaguers played with a flair and exuberance that the white players of the time would have considered unprofessional.
    — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 27 June 2020
  • Both sides think the other side is being unprofessional and ridiculous.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Take time to research to see if a particular credit is being over-hyped by some unprofessional tax preparers.
    — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
  • Shafik, in a July statement, said the exchanges between three deans involved in student life and support services were unprofessional and disturbingly linked to antisemitic stereotypes.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024

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