unprofessional
/ˌʌnprəˈfeʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnprəˈfeʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-prə-ˈfe-sh(ə-)nəl/ (ame, mw)
unprofessional — adjective
- unprofessionalpositive
- more unprofessionalcomparative
- most unprofessionalsuperlative
1. describing behaviour, work, or appearance that does not reach the level of quali
describing behaviour, work, or appearance that does not reach the level of quality, skill, or good manners that people expect from someone with a particular job or role
Sana was asked to leave the clinic after her unprofessional comments upset several patients.
passive: was asked to leave after [reason]
Chewing gum during a job interview is widely seen as unprofessional behaviour.
gerund subject: chewing gum... is seen as [adjective]
Tariro thought it was unprofessional of the lawyer to discuss the case in the lift.
The builders left rubbish in the garden, which the homeowner described as completely unprofessional.
Hao was shocked by the manager's unprofessional shouting at staff in front of customers.
- unbecoming
more formal, and often used specifically for conduct that brings shame to a role or position
- improper
broader in scope, covering social or ethical lapses beyond work contexts
- unacceptable
stronger in tone, implying the behaviour simply cannot be tolerated
- professional
the direct and most common opposite
- proper
less specific and usable in a wider range of contexts
文法句型
unprofessional + noun
be/seem/look + unprofessional
find + noun + unprofessional
用法筆記
Frequent in workplace and formal contexts. The adjective carries a clear negative judgement and is commonly used in predicate position after verbs like be, seem, or look, as well as attributively before nouns such as behaviour, conduct, attitude, or appearance.