NONPROFESSIONAL Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌnän-prə-ˈfesh-nəl

Definition of nonprofessional

as in amateur

being such only for recreation racing stunts that nonprofessional drivers should not attempt to duplicate

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as in inexperienced

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill didn't like the nonprofessional photos the modeling agency did for her

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nonprofessional

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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

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The new cap of $20,500 per year for students in nonprofessional graduate degree programs is far less than the total cost of attendance at major Colorado universities. — Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026 While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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These nonprofessionals have become key to the emotional realism that Guiela Nguyen seeks. — Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Very similar to the nonprofessionals. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonprofessional

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Adjective

The award is handed out to the most outstanding amateur baseball player in the nation.

— Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
Now in its eighteenth year, the international competition celebrates the skill and imagination of amateur and professional astrophotographers from across the world.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of amateur

Adjective

Over the same period, entry-level head count at the high-intensity firms rose 12%, contradicting predictions and fears that young or inexperienced workers would be most at risk of losing their jobs to AI.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Immer and Lois work with land stewards to find projects that make sense for eager but often inexperienced volunteers.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of inexperienced

Noun

Sholes, a printer and newspaper editor, was a bit of a tinkerer.

— Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
The 19th-century patent system rewarded tinkerers; corporate labs scaled systematic research; wartime partnerships mobilized national resources; and venture capital democratized risk-taking.

— David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026

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