unbusinesslike
adjective
un·busi·ness·like
ˌən-ˈbiz-nəs-ˌlīk 
-nəz-
: lacking the qualities (such as polite seriousness and professionalism) considered appropriate for business or a businessperson : not businesslike
unbusinesslike behavior
an unbusinesslike person/personality
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But your attempt to cajole lightly was unbusinesslike.
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2017
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2017
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“Unbusinesslike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbusinesslike. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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