subprofessional

[ suhb-pruh-fesh-uh-nl ]

adjective

1. being below professional standards:

   subprofessional healthcare.

2. paraprofessional ( def 2 ).

noun

1. a paraprofessional.

Other Words From

• subpro·fession·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of subprofessional¹

First recorded in 1940–45; sub- + professional