Sekirov Dictionary

amateur

UK /ˈæ.mə.tə/US /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/

noun 3
adjective 3
forms 3
phrases 1

noun3

•
a person who does an art or a game for pleasure and not for money
- The contest is only open to amateurs.
•
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
- The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.
•
(no longer used) A lover of something.
- he conducted extensive correspondence on wines with European suppliers, employing a wine vocabulary familiar to any modern amateur of wines. — 2006

adjective3

Non-professional.
•
Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
- amateur sports
•
Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
- Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.

forms

amateurs · more amateur · most amateur

Phrases with amateur

amateur hour
An event, particularly on radio or television, showcasing the talents of amateur performers.

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