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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Fflur Evans, 20, added she felt the university had dealt with the situation "unprofessionally" and "cruelly".
From BBC
“At no point in my career as a public servant and elected official can I recall being treated as poorly and unprofessionally as I have been over the last year. It must stop.”
From Los Angeles Times
She said frauds often include effusive, unprofessionally worded or misspelled messages and usually come from an unknown brand or company.
From New York Times
A former caretaker, who worked with the animals for 30 years, accused the zoo of acting unprofessionally.
From BBC
Kasai did not respond to requests for comment but previously denied he used racist language or acted unprofessionally.
From Seattle Times
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