Unprofessional Definition & Meaning

unprofessional
adjective
  1. not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession; "described in unprofessional language so that high school students could understand it"; "was censured for unprofessional conduct"; "unprofessional repairs"

"Unprofessional" in song lyrics

See how unprofessional is used in real songs:

  • "The only help I need to live, is unprofessional"
    Lauryn Hill — Mr. Intentional
  • "Fukk that...I'll do it on the fly unprofessional"
    Jugga the Bully — It's All Bad
  • "Some cats could've got hurt for acting unprofessional"
    One.Be.Lo f/ Decompoze — Unparalleled (Original)

Usage tips for "unprofessional"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unprofessional" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for unprofessional to find words that pair well.

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