unprofessionally
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/ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəli/
(unprofessional)
not professional
Etymology
'unprofessional' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'professional,' which comes from Latin 'professio,' meaning 'public declaration.'
'unprofessional' changed from the Latin word 'professio' to the modern English word 'professional,' with the prefix 'un-' added to denote the opposite.
Initially, it meant 'not related to a profession,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not meeting professional standards.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not professional or does not meet the standards of a profession.
He handled the situation unprofessionally, causing more confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 15:12