Nonprofessional — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌnän-prə-ˈfesh-nəl/ non·pro·fes·sion·al

Meaning & Definition of Nonprofessional

Nonprofessional (adjective)

  1. not professional
  2. not belonging to or trained in a particular profession
  3. engaging in or practicing some craft or art without previous training or professional status, amateur

Nonprofessional (noun)

  1. a person who is not a professional
  2. someone who does not belong to or possess training in a particular profession
  3. someone who engages in or practices some craft or art without previous training or professional status

Nonprofessional (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being such only for recreation

    "racing stunts that nonprofessional drivers should not attempt to duplicate"

    similar: amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg, Sunday
    related: naive, primitive, self-taught, amateurish, dilettante, inexperienced, inexpert, unprofessional, unskilled, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, part-time, weekend

  2. lacking or showing a lack of expert skill

    "didn't like the nonprofessional photos the modeling agency did for her"

    similar: amateur, amateurish, dilettante, dilettantish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unskilled, unskillful
    related: curbstone, self-taught, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed, crude, defective, faulty, flawed, primitive, unfinished, unpolished, beginning, entry-level, fresh, green, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be, incapable, incompetent, talentless, unable, unfit, ungifted, untalented
    opposite: ace, adept, consummate, crackerjack, expert, master, masterful, masterly, professional, virtuosic, virtuoso
    near: able, accomplished, capable, competent, dexterous, gifted, habile, handsome, proficient, skilled, skillful, talented, experienced, practiced, seasoned, veteran, educated, fitted, initiated, knowledgeable, prepared, qualified, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, versed, all-around, ambidextrous, versatile, well-rounded, finished, polished, slick

Nonprofessional (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession

    "one need not be a legal professional to join the bar association; it is open to professionals and nonprofessionals alike"

    similar: amateur, dabbler, dilettante, hobbyist, layman, nonexpert, potterer, putterer, tinkerer
    related: all-rounder (British), generalist, general practitioner, jack-of-all-trades, aficionado, buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan
    opposite: authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nonprofessional

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nonprofessional:

amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg, Sunday, amateurish, dilettante, dilettantish, inexperienced, inexpert, unprofessional, unskilled, unskillful, dabbler, hobbyist, layman, nonexpert, potterer, putterer, tinkerer

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nonprofessional

Words with the opposite meaning of Nonprofessional:

ace, adept, consummate, crackerjack, expert, master, masterful, masterly, professional, virtuosic, virtuoso, authority, pro, specialist

Related Words for Nonprofessional

naive, primitive, self-taught, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, part-time, weekend, curbstone, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed, crude, defective, faulty, flawed, unfinished, unpolished, beginning, entry-level, fresh, green, new, raw

Near Antonyms of Nonprofessional

able, accomplished, capable, competent, dexterous, gifted, habile, handsome, proficient, skilled, skillful, talented, experienced, practiced, seasoned, veteran, educated, fitted, initiated, knowledgeable, prepared, qualified, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, versed, all-around, ambidextrous, versatile

Word Forms of Nonprofessional

Inflections: nonprofessionals

Derived words: nonprofessionally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Nonprofessional

First known use: 1816

Frequently Asked Questions about Nonprofessional

What does "Nonprofessional" mean?

"Nonprofessional" means not professional. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not professional. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nonprofessional"?

Other words for "Nonprofessional" include amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg, Sunday, amateurish, dilettante and dilettantish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nonprofessional" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nonprofessional"?

There are 70 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nonprofessional". Common alternatives include amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg, Sunday, amateurish, dilettante, dilettantish, inexperienced and inexpert.

What is the opposite of "Nonprofessional"?

Antonyms of "Nonprofessional" include ace, adept, consummate, crackerjack, expert, master, masterful and masterly. Near antonyms include able, accomplished, capable and competent.

How do you use "Nonprofessional" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nonprofessional" in a sentence: "racing stunts that nonprofessional drivers should not attempt to duplicate"; "didn't like the nonprofessional photos the modeling agency did for her"; "one need not be a legal professional to join the bar association; it is open to professionals and nonprofessionals alike".

Is "Nonprofessional" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nonprofessional" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Nonprofessional"?

"Nonprofessional" is pronounced /ˌnän-prə-ˈfesh-nəl/ and divided into syllables as non·pro·fes·sion·al.

What is the origin of the word "Nonprofessional"?

First known use: 1816.