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unprofessional

[uhn-pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / ˌʌn prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /


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The statement also emphasized that the district’s widely noted academic gains contradict “the idea that his performance was unsatisfactory or unprofessional or that he was in any way unfit for service.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Still, older generations in any industry might judge a job candidate who shows up to an interview via their phone as unprofessional.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

“In my unprofessional opinion, a large company which is organized as a hierarchy needs to have one person at the top. Confusion and infighting too often are the results of co-bosses.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

It also calls for zero tolerance of bullying or misogyny from No 10 staff and parliamentarians, as well as unprofessional behaviour that diminishes the contributions of women.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

They were beginning their unprofessional petition, when the faint bugle sounded from beyond the market.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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