amateur

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amateur Definition

• (n) someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
• (n) does not play for pay
• (s) engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary"
• (s) lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting"

amateur Synonyms

• amateur
• amateurish
• inexpert
• recreational
• unpaid
• unskilled