Synonyms of unprofessional

unprofessional

adjective

ˌən-prə-ˈfesh-nəl 

as in inexperienced

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill

an unprofessional carelessness about the accuracy of the news story

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inexperienced
• amateur
• amateurish
• incompetent
• unskilled
• nonprofessional
• unskillful
• awkward
• inexpert
• dilettantish
• unprepared
• unfinished
• dilettante
• new
• clumsy
• untrained
• unqualified
• untutored
• flawed
• jackleg
• defective
• unschooled
• unpolished
• untaught
• primitive
• fresh
• unfit
• uninitiated
• faulty
• would-be
• crude
• untalented
• beginning
• ham-fisted
• ham-handed
• heavy-handed
• incapable
• untested
• untried
• self-taught
• unable
• unseasoned
• green
• curbstone
• entry-level
• talentless
• raw
• ungifted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• professional
• expert
• competent
• adept
• capable
• skilled
• able
• talented
• skillful
• masterful
• ace
• virtuosic
• masterly
• proficient
• virtuoso
• handsome
• consummate
• master
• gifted
• dexterous
• experienced
• dextrous
• accomplished
• veteran
• seasoned
• knowledgeable
• practised
• qualified
• prepared
• taught
• crackerjack
• initiated
• practiced
• educated
• trained
• versatile
• all-round
• habile
• fitted
• versed
• schooled
• polished
• ambidextrous
• slick
• finished
• well-rounded
• tutored
• all-around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unprofessional

During production, a studio executive sent her a letter chiding her for unprofessional conduct. —Tom Gliatto, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025

People who could see innovation in a seemingly unprofessional sonic approach, and who got that the gloom was mostly the feisty wallpaper for it, carried the torch further. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 July 2025

Riddle, who was released in September 2023 due to unprofessional conduct, reaffirmed his stance on a new podcast. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025

Disciplinary letters indicated the two former correctional officers lied about work attendance, violated the department’s policies, fell asleep on the job and had unprofessional behavior with colleagues. —Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025