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unprofessionalism

American  
[uhn-pruh-fesh-uhn-uhl-iz-uhm] / ˌʌn prəˈfɛʃ ən əlˌɪz əm /

noun

  1. the fact or quality of being unprofessional; substandard behavior, skill, etc., on the part of a professional or other worker.


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Rodgers proposes another project but warns that he can no longer tolerate Hart’s unprofessionalism: “It’s a business,” he insists, and that means showing up at the office every day ready to work at 9 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 16, 2025

Fulham left-back Robinson agreed, calling Dest's actions a moment of "unprofessionalism".

From BBC Nov. 21, 2023

And more than 100 Hollywood publicity firms called on the association to “eradicate the longstanding exclusionary ethos and pervasive practice of discriminatory behavior, unprofessionalism, ethical impropriety and alleged financial corruption.”

From New York Times Jan. 9, 2023

“To have 22 people march into court and be waiting as if it is some kind of game. I have never experienced such a level of unprofessionalism in my career,” Scherer said, raising her voice.

From Seattle Times Sep. 14, 2022

The thought of the false death certificates and burial certificates, and of the unprofessionalism of Darcy, will abrade your legal susceptibilities; but submit to the torture for my sake, Polycarp.

From Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes by Bennett, Arnold

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