Professional meaning in English

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Definition

professional: trained, skilled, opposite of amateur; vocational, work-related adjective
Michael Jordan is a professional sportsman.
I need some professional advice. My friends can't help me with this problem.
a professional an expert
professionally: done by a professional; well done, done expertly adverb
As a formula to end a letter, professionally is rarely used. "Sincerely", "Cordially", "Regards" are more common choices for a professional letter.
unprofessional (behavior): (behavior which is) unsuitable or inappropriate for work or business adjective

Examples

  • "It is my professional opinion that Philip Cheeter should probably stay home for 2-3 days, no more than that."
  • "At the Dubai Pro-Am tournament, a major surprise as an amateur golfer named Terrance Cashman shocked the world by shooting three under par and defeating over fifty professionals taking part in the tournament."
  • "The Giants are the most successful team in the history of Japanese professional baseball."
  • "I spoke with Philip Cheeter personally, and though I agree that he can be a bit "obnoxious" from time to time, he has never lied to me about his professional relations."
  • "Did you know that in France, every salaried employee is guaranteed 20 hours of professional training every year?"
  • "You're both valued members of this company, and I'd like to see you act more professionally towards each other."
  • "Brazilian 1 Minute massage: Providing busy professionals with all the benefits of a full body massage in a fraction of the time!"
  • "I have ten years experience in the customer service field, as well as management experience in a local telemarketing firm. The challenging environments in which I've worked have taught me to think on my feet, communicate clearly and always remain polite and professional while dealing with callers."
  • "Professionally Icarus Quincy"
  • "The Young Professional Savings Account"
  • "I've always wanted children, but as you know I am a professional woman who works full time."
  • "All I can say is this: working here is by far the most exciting professional experience I've ever had."
  • "As a result of this experience, I have mastered my own emotions, which has made me the ideal candidate to interact with customers in a professional, calm and composed fashion."
  • ""Rebecca" is a socioeconomic group: she is a professional woman between 30 and 45."
  • "Philip : You're very professional."
  • "This time, I'd like you to concentrate on being both sincere and professional."
  • "I'd like to see what your professional life is like."
  • "I have ten years' experience in the customer service field, as well as management experience in a local telemarketing firm. The challenging environments in which I've worked have taught me to think on my feet, communicate clearly and always remain polite and professional while dealing with callers."
  • "Donna : Mr. Cheeter, for the record let me state that my interest in you is strictly professional."
  • "Reporter : Would you consider being studied by professionals?"
Exercise 1
The term dissatisfied means not satisfied. Complete the story below with the appropriate prefixes for the missing words!

Horatio's behaviour can be very at times. He often makes comments to his colleagues (especially Susie). He even shows towards Bruno Delavigne. For example, he once said "Stupid man, you are so ! I am making your perfumes as fast as I can!".
The term dissatisfied means not satisfied. Complete the story below with the appropriate prefixes for the missing words!

Horatio's behaviour can be very unprofessional 1 at times. He often makes inappropriate 2 comments to his colleagues (especially Susie). He even shows disrespect 3 towards Bruno Delavigne. For example, he once said "Stupid man, you are so impatient 4! I am making your perfumes as fast as I can!".
1 unprofessional: "Unprofessional" is the correct choice here. "Unprofessional behaviour" is acting in a way which is inappropriate for the workplace, or not suitable for a business environment. Example: "It is unprofessional of you to spend all day on MyFace.com when you're supposed to be working".
1 disprofessional: Sorry, but this term doesn't exist! We say "disappear", "disproportionate", and "disadvantage", but "unprofessional"!
1 improfessional: Sorry, but this term doesn't exist! We say "improper", "impossible", and "impatient", but "unprofessional"!
1 inprofessional: Sorry, but this term doesn't exist! We say "inappropriate", "indecisive", and "inoffensive", but "unprofessional"!
2 inappropriate: "Inappropriate" is the right term. If something is "inappropriate", it is "not suitable" or "offensive". Example: 'A bikini is inappropriate attire for the office.
2 unappropriate: This answer is inappropriate! We say "unpleasant", "unattractive", and "unfortunate", but "inappropriate"!
2 disappropriate: This answer is inappropriate! We say "disappear", "disproportionate", and "disadvantage", but "inappropriate"!
2 imappropriate: This answer is inappropriate! We say "improper", "impossible", and "impatient", but "inappropriate"!
3 disrespect: This is the right answer. "Disrespect" is the opposite of "respect". There is a related verb: "to disrespect (someone)". Example: "Do not disrespect your teachers!".
3 unrespect: Unfortunately this isn't the right term. We say "unpleasant", "unattractive", and "unfortunate", but "disrespect"!
3 inrespect: Unfortunately this isn't the right term. We say "inappropriate", "indecisive", and "inoffensive", but "disrespect"!
3 imrespect: Unfortunately this isn't the right term. We say "improper", "impossible", and "impatient", but "disrespect"!
4 impatient: "Impatient" is the correct choice here. If someone is "impatient", they don't like waiting.
4 unpatient: Sorry, but this isn't the correct prefix! We say "unpleasant", "unattractive", and "unfortunate", but "impatient"!
4 dispatient: Sorry, but this isn't the correct prefix! We say "disappear", "disproportionate", and "disadvantage", but "impatient"!
4 inpatient: Sorry, but this isn't the correct prefix! We say "inappropriate", "indecisive", and "inoffensive", but "impatient"!

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