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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He also said they acted "unprofessionally and unworthily".
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
Nunes’ attorneys claimed that Tapper insinuated that Nunes “has a depraved mind and that he acted immorally, fraudulently, unprofessionally, spread lies about Paul Pelosi, and disparaged and defamed Paul Pelosi.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024
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
Your husband just unilaterally deciding not to work isn’t a problem because he’s behaving unprofessionally; it’s a problem because he’s being a bad partner.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 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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