poor professional conduct
[ˈpʊr prəˈfɛʃənəl ˈkɒndʌkt]
noun phrase
conduta profissional inadequada
1. behavior or actions by a professional that violate ethical standards, workplace policies, or industry regulations
The lawyer was disbarred for poor professional conduct, including missing court dates and failing to communicate with clients.
O advogado foi desligado da ordem por conduta profissional inadequada, incluindo faltas em audiências e falta de comunicação com clientes.
2. failure to maintain professional standards of competence, integrity, or responsibility in one's work
The teacher faced disciplinary action for poor professional conduct after arriving intoxicated to class.
O professor enfrentou ação disciplinar por conduta profissional inadequada após chegar embriagado à aula.
This phrase is commonly used in formal, legal, and HR contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, discussions of professional conduct often reference specific professional councils (conselhos profissionais) that regulate conduct. In the USA, it frequently appears in employment contracts, academic institutions, and licensed professional disciplinary proceedings. The phrase carries serious implications, often leading to sanctions, termination, or loss of professional credentials.
NYC Slang
acting unprofessional / being out of line
Related Idioms & Phrases
breach of professional ethics
crossing the line
stepping out of bounds
falling short of professional standards
bringing shame to the profession
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