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PROFESSIONAL Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word professional. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For PROFESSIONAL

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amateur
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

• an athlete who does not play for pay

adjective satellite

• engaged in as a pastime

• lacking professional skill or expertise

unprofessional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession

amateurish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

incompetent
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• legally not qualified or sufficient

• not qualified or suited for a purpose

noun

• someone who is not competent to take effective action

adjective satellite

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

• not doing a good job

• not meeting requirements

inexperienced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking practical experience or training

unqualified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not limited or restricted

• not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training

• legally not qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• having no right or entitlement

unseasoned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not aged or processed

adjective satellite

• without salt or seasoning

• not tried or tested by experience

unskilled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

• not doing a good job

untrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training

nonexpert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• A person who is not an expert.

nonprofessional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain

Alternatives for AMATEUR

Alternatives for AMATEURISH

Alternatives for INCOMPETENT

Alternatives for INEXPERIENCED

Alternatives for UNQUALIFIED

Alternatives for UNSEASONED

Alternatives for UNSKILLED

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