subprofessional
- adjective
- /ˌsʌbprəˈfɛʃənl/
:
subprofesional
- The report was deemed subprofessional because it contained numerous errors and lacked proper analysis.
Examples
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We agreed upon eight areas of scholarly study and research that are correlated with their respective sub-disciplinary and subprofessional aspects in Table 1 below.
Academic text (1997) -
We agreed upon eight areas of scholarly study and research that are correlated with their respective subdisciplinary and subprofessional aspects in Table 1 below.
Academic text (1993) -
With this thought uppermost in our minds, we decided upon a balanced approach between the subdisciplinary areas of our field and what might be identified as the subprofessional or concurrent professional components.
Academic text (1993) -
With this thought uppermost in our minds, Huelster and I postulated a balanced approach between the subdisciplinary areas of our field and what might be identified as the subprofessional or concurrent professional components.
Academic text (1997) -
Her performance was criticized as being subprofessional and lacking the polish expected from an expert.
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Many of the presentations at the conference were subprofessional, failing to meet the standards of their respective fields.
Synonyms
65
4.3
Not showing the skill or behavior expected of a trained person
27
4.4
Not as good as the usual or required quality
15
4.5
Not as good as people expect
4
5.6
Less good than the best choice
1
4.7
Not trained or paid to do a job in a particular area
Antonyms
How Professional
Surface Forms
Morphology
subprofessional = professional (transparent) = sub + professional
The prefix 'sub-' meaning 'below' combines directly with 'professional' to give the expected meaning 'below professional standard'.
Etymology
The word subprofessional combines the prefix sub- meaning 'under' and professional, a person trained for a job. So, subprofessional describes work or quality that is 'below' the full standard of a professional.