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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Given the pressure that comes with these essays, many students fall into traps that can lead to unprofessional writing.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Bosses also pointed to Gen Z being unprofessional, unorganized and having poor communication skills as their top reasons for having to sack grads.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
In Emily’s case, her inclination to seek online feedback was perceived by her employer as unprofessional.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024
Proctor, who testified during Read's trial that his comments were unprofessional but did not compromise the integrity of the investigation, did not respond to a message sent to a phone number listed under his name.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
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Christopher Rim, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Bosses also pointed to Gen Z being unprofessional, unorganized and having poor communication skills as their top reasons for having to sack grads.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
In Emily’s case, her inclination to seek online feedback was perceived by her employer as unprofessional.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024
Proctor, who testified during Read's trial that his comments were unprofessional but did not compromise the integrity of the investigation, did not respond to a message sent to a phone number listed under his name.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Unprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprofessional. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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