unbusinesslike
Not formally conducted
Unbusinesslike describes conduct or methods that fall short of professional standards—disorganized, inefficient, or lacking the formality expected in commercial dealings.
An unbusinesslike approach might involve sloppy record-keeping, missed deadlines, or overly casual communication: The whole operation struck him as unbusinesslike and amateurish.
Lacking necessary skill
- unreliableNot consistently performing
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- inefficientPoor at using resources
- amateurishLacking professional skill
slapdash · unethical · undisciplined · unprepared · unaccountable · unqualified · inappropriate · unserious
Totally without arrangement
- messyLacking order or neatness
- haphazardLacking organization or plan
- sloppyCareless and untidy
- untidyLacking neatness or order
shambolic · cluttered · scattered · jumbled · muddled · unsystematic · slipshod · ramshackle
Relaxed, not official
- relaxedFree of stress
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
offhand · unceremonious · unbuttoned · unfussy · unpretentious · unaffected · leisurely · friendly
incompetent
Lacking necessary skill
- unreliableNot consistently performing
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- inefficientPoor at using resources
amateurish · slapdash · unethical · undisciplined · unprepared · unaccountable · unqualified · inappropriate · unserious · imprudent
chaotic
Totally without arrangement
untidy · shambolic · cluttered · scattered · jumbled · muddled · unsystematic · slipshod · ramshackle · disheveled
informal
Relaxed, not official
nonchalant · offhand · unceremonious · unbuttoned · unfussy · unpretentious · unaffected · leisurely · friendly · loose
unbusinesslikebusinesslike
Practical and methodical
professional · corporate · formal · methodical · systematic