nonprofessional
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Someone who is not a professional.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nɑnpɹəˈfɛʃənəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain
“The nonprofessional wives of his male colleagues.”
Not professional; amateur.
noun
One who is not a professional; an amateur.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain
Used this way, nonprofessional is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The nonprofessional wives of his male colleagues.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Antonyms
Sense: not professional
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