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unprofessional methods

[/ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəl ˈmɛθədz/]
noun phrase
métodos não profissionais
1. Approaches, techniques, or procedures that do not meet established standards of professional conduct, ethics, or competence in a particular field or industry
The lawyer was criticized for using unprofessional methods in handling the case.
O advogado foi criticado por usar métodos não profissionais no tratamento do caso.
2. Practices that violate professional codes of conduct or industry best practices
The company was fined for unprofessional methods in their customer service operations.
A empresa foi multada por métodos não profissionais em suas operações de atendimento ao cliente.
NYC Slang
sketchy methods, cutting corners
Synonyms
unethical practicesimproper proceduressubstandard methodsnegligent approachesmisconduct
Antonyms
professional methodsbest practicesethical standardsproper proceduresindustry standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos não profissionais
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
métodos amadores
Alternative: emphasizing lack of expertise
Portugal
métodos não profissionais
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting corners
not playing by the rules
flying by the seat of one's pants
doing things by the book (antonym)
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