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Unprofessional

Uh-npruh-FEH-shuh-nuhl

/ˌʌnprʌˈfɛʃʌnʌl/

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unprofessional

Dictionary meaning

Not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession.

Examples

  • Described in unprofessional language so that high school students could understand it.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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