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Informal vs Unprofessional - What's the difference?

informal | unprofessional | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between informal and unprofessional

is that informal is not formal or ceremonious while unprofessional is unbecoming of a professional; hence inappropriate in the workplace.

informal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not formal or ceremonious.
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  • Not in accord with the usual regulations.
  • Suited for everyday use.
  • (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
  • (gardening) Not organized; not structured or planned.

    • Related terms

    * informality * informally

    Synonyms

    * (not formal or ceremonious) casual * (not in accord with the usual regulations) unofficial * (suited for everyday use) casual * colloquial

    Antonyms

    * formal

    Anagrams

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    unprofessional

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unbecoming of a professional; hence inappropriate in the workplace
    • unprofessional behavior

    Derived terms

    * unprofessionalise * unprofessionalisation

    See also

    * nonprofessional