unprofessional

Example Sentences

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“To put it bluntly,” Jackson continued, “the court could be ushering in an era of unprofessional and unsafe medical care administered by effectively unsupervised healthcare providers.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Lakers star Luka Doncic was fined $50,000 on Tuesday for directing an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official” during the Lakers’ win over the New York Knicks on Sunday, the NBA announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

"We find it unprofessional and we find it unfair. We are looking forward to this being conducted under the rules and being conducted consistent with expectations."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“Allow your boss to be the unprofessional one,” she says.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

It would have been easier for her to sit on the edge of the bed, but that was unprofessional and strictly prohibited.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan