Unprofessional

Pronunciation: /ʌn.prəˈfɛʃənl̩/

Definitions of unprofessional

adjective not conforming to the standards of a profession; below or contrary to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example Sentences

A1 The receptionist was unprofessional in how she answered the phone.

A2 The unprofessional behavior of the employee caused a lot of problems.

B1 It is considered unprofessional to arrive late to a meeting without prior notice.

B2 The unprofessional conduct of the manager led to a decrease in employee morale.

C1 The lawyer's unprofessional conduct resulted in a mistrial.

C2 The unprofessional attitude of the CEO towards clients was detrimental to the company's reputation.

Examples of unprofessional in a Sentence

formal The employee's behavior was deemed unprofessional by the HR department.

informal Her unprofessional conduct at the meeting was totally uncalled for.

slang That was seriously unprofesh of him to leave without finishing his work.

figurative His unprofessionalism was like a dark cloud hanging over the team's success.

Grammatical Forms of unprofessional

• past tense: unprofessional
• plural: unprofessionals
• comparative: more unprofessional
• superlative: most unprofessional
• present tense: unprofessional
• future tense: will be unprofessional
• perfect tense: has been unprofessional
• continuous tense: is being unprofessional
• singular: unprofessional
• positive degree: professional
• infinitive: to be unprofessional
• gerund: being unprofessional
• participle: unprofessional

Origin and Evolution of unprofessional

First Known Use: 1749 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unprofessional' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'professional' which comes from the Latin word 'professio' meaning 'public declaration'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe actions or behaviors that did not meet the standards expected of a professional, the word 'unprofessional' has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors and attitudes that are deemed inappropriate or lacking in professionalism.