adjective

unprofessional

Unprofessional (adjective) means not showing the standards of behavior expected in a workplace. Example: “Shouting at a customer like that was completely unprofessional.”

adjective

Not showing the standards of behavior expected in a workplace.

"Shouting at a customer like that was completely unprofessional."

"He was fired for unprofessional conduct after the incident."

How to use unprofessional

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot behaving the way someone is expected to at work.

Easily confused with

professional →

Common pairings

unprofessional conduct unprofessional behavior

Word forms

more unprofessional comparative, unprofessionals plural, most unprofessional superlative

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Etymology

From un- + professional.

Rhymes for unprofessional

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unprofessional” mean?

The word “unprofessional” means not showing the standards of behavior expected in a workplace. In plain terms, not behaving the way someone is expected to at work.

How do you use “unprofessional” in a sentence?

Here is “unprofessional” used in a sentence: “Shouting at a customer like that was completely unprofessional.”

What part of speech is “unprofessional”?

“Unprofessional” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unprofessional?

"unprofessional" (adjective) means not showing the standards of behavior expected in a workplace.