unprofessionally
Americanadverb
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in a way that is unprofessional or does not befit a professional; in a way that reflects substandard behavior, skill, etc. on the part of a worker.
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not as a profession; not by professionals but by amateurs or for recreation.
Example Sentences
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She said frauds often include effusive, unprofessionally worded or misspelled messages and usually come from an unknown brand or company.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
A former caretaker, who worked with the animals for 30 years, accused the zoo of acting unprofessionally.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2022
Former training officer Sheddi Skeete submitted a complaint last week alleging that training officers were treating recruits unprofessionally.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2022
It claims they were unprepared, acted unprofessionally and escalated the situation both before and after Hunter’s vehicle was stopped.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
The intern, rather unprofessionally, raised one hand to her throat and then pretended to fix her collar.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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