unprofessingadj.

Brit.

/(ˌ)ʌnprəˈfɛsɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌənprəˈfɛsɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, professing adj.

Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + professing adj.

Now rare.

Not given to or characterized by professions of opinion, emotion, etc.; unassuming, unostentatious. Also: that does not profess faith in or allegiance to a particular religion, system of belief, etc.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > language > statement > denial or contradiction > [adjective] > not professing

unprofessing1748

1748 S. Richardson Clarissa V. vi. 84 I began to think, that I had not made a bad exchange of our professing mother, for the un-professing Mrs. Moore.

1777 J. Fordyce Addr. Young Men I. ix. 281 The sincerest proofs of substantial regard..are frequently received from those whose plain phraseology, and unprofessing manner, engage but little attention.

1819 T. Chalmers Serm. preached in Tron Church, Glasgow vii. 192 They may wear all those marks of distinction which separate them from the general and unprofessing public.

1824 W. Irving Tales of Traveller II. 74 He made a civil bow on entering, in the unprofessing English way.

1918 Jrnl. Med. Soc. New Jersey 15 104/1 He was..so unassuming yet such a strong character, so unprofessing yet living and acting every day the truest and best kind of religion.

1920 H. Johnston Mrs. Warren's Daughter (U.S. ed.) xvii. 327 She had expected no more than the company of Minna—an unprofessing but real Christian, if ever there were one.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	unprofessing
释义	unprofessingadj. Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnprəˈfɛsɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌənprəˈfɛsɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, professing adj. Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + professing adj. Now rare. Not given to or characterized by professions of opinion, emotion, etc.; unassuming, unostentatious. Also: that does not profess faith in or allegiance to a particular religion, system of belief, etc. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > statement > denial or contradiction > [adjective] > not professing unprofessing1748 1748 S. Richardson Clarissa V. vi. 84 I began to think, that I had not made a bad exchange of our professing mother, for the un-professing Mrs. Moore. 1777 J. Fordyce Addr. Young Men I. ix. 281 The sincerest proofs of substantial regard..are frequently received from those whose plain phraseology, and unprofessing manner, engage but little attention. 1819 T. Chalmers Serm. preached in Tron Church, Glasgow vii. 192 They may wear all those marks of distinction which separate them from the general and unprofessing public. 1824 W. Irving Tales of Traveller II. 74 He made a civil bow on entering, in the unprofessing English way. 1918 Jrnl. Med. Soc. New Jersey 15 104/1 He was..so unassuming yet such a strong character, so unprofessing yet living and acting every day the truest and best kind of religion. 1920 H. Johnston Mrs. Warren's Daughter (U.S. ed.) xvii. 327 She had expected no more than the company of Minna—an unprofessing but real Christian, if ever there were one. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1748
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