unprofessional

unprofessional
/un'preuh fesh"euh nl/, adj.
1. not professional; not pertaining to or characteristic of a profession.
2. at variance with or contrary to professional standards or ethics; not befitting members of a profession, as language, behavior, or conduct.
3. not belonging to a profession; nonprofessional.
4. not done with professional competence, as a play staged or an opera performed by amateurs; amateurish.
5. Sports. nonprofessional (def. 2).
n.
6. a person who is not a professional; amateur.
[1800-10; UN-1 + PROFESSIONAL]

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