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unprofessional

[/ˌʌnprəˈfeʃənəl/]
adjective
pouco profissional
1. not meeting the standards expected in a particular profession; lacking professionalism
His unprofessional behavior during the meeting was unacceptable.
Seu comportamento pouco profissional durante a reunião foi inaceitável.
2. not appropriate or competent in a professional context
Arriving late without notification is unprofessional.
Chegar atrasado sem avisar é pouco profissional.
3. characterized by a lack of skill or expertise
The unprofessional quality of the work disappointed the client.
A qualidade pouco profissional do trabalho decepcionou o cliente.
Synonyms
unprofessionalunethicalincompetentamateurishimproperinappropriate
Antonyms
professionalcompetentethicalskilledappropriate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pouco profissional
most common usage
São Paulo
desprofissional
less common but used in formal contexts
Portugal
pouco profissional
standard usage, same as Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
amadorístico
alternative term emphasizing amateurish quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

conduct unbecoming a professional
fall short of professional standards
lack professional decorum
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