Subprofessional

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person working at less than professional level.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not meeting the quality standards expected of a professional.

    "His subprofessional workmanship led me to decide to never hire him again."

Example

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"His subprofessional workmanship led me to decide to never hire him again."

Etymology

From sub- + professional.

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