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unprofessionalism

[/ˌʌnprəˈfɛʃənəlɪzəm/]
noun
falta de profissionalismo
1. lack of professional competence, conduct, or standards; behavior or work that does not meet professional expectations
The unprofessionalism displayed by the team members resulted in the loss of several clients.
A falta de profissionalismo demonstrada pelos membros da equipe resultou na perda de vários clientes.
2. failure to maintain professional ethics, standards, or decorum in one's work or dealings
His constant tardiness and informal attire were signs of unprofessionalism.
Sua pontualidade inconsistente e vestimenta informal eram sinais de falta de profissionalismo.
NYC Slang
acting like an amateur; being unprofesh
Synonyms
incompetencenegligencemisconductimproprietyamateurism
Antonyms
professionalismcompetenceexpertisedecorumintegrity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de profissionalismo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desprofissionalismo
less common but used in formal business contexts
Portugal
falta de profissionalismo
standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

below professional standards
conduct unbecoming a professional
lack of professional courtesy
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