Epäammattimaisesti

Epäammattimaisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in an unprofessional manner” or “unprofessionally.” It describes actions, conduct, or work that does not meet accepted professional standards. The word is formed with the prefix epä- meaning “not” and the adverbial form ammattimaisesti, which comes from ammattimainen “professional” and the suffix -isesti that turns adjectives into adverbs.

In usage, epäammattimaisesti is often employed to criticize behavior in work settings, customer service, media, or formal reporting. It carries a negative evaluation and can imply carelessness, insufficient skill, or deviation from established procedures. The term can be contrasted with ammattimaisesti “professionally.”

Examples:

Hän toimi epäammattimaisesti asiakaspalvelutilanteessa.

Raportti laadittiin epäammattimaisesti, mikä johti virheisiin.

Tämä käytäntö on epäammattimaisesti toteutettu.

Related terms include epäammattimaisuus (unprofessionalism) and ammattimainen/ammattimallinen (professional). The word is standard in both spoken and written Finnish, though in highly formal contexts speakers may prefer more precise expressions describing specific deficiencies. See also: epäammattimaisuus, ammattimainen.