Amateur

Quick meaning: Amateur is a noun meaning (now rare) A lover of something.

Meaning

(now rare) A lover of something.

More Meanings

1. Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
2. Non-professional.
3. Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
4. Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
5. A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.

Example Sentences

amateur sports

The contest is only open to amateurs.

Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.

The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.

Word Forms

• amateurs

Synonyms for amateur

Depending on context, synonyms include hobbyist, dabbler, dilettante, punk, unskilled, inexpert.

Antonyms for amateur

Common opposites include professional, pro.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nonprofessional, inexpert, unskilled, unprofessional, recreational, lover.

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