amateur
adjective
1. engaged in as a pastime
- an amateur painter
- gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals
Similar word(s): nonprofessional, recreational, unpaid
2. lacking professional skill or expertise
- a very amateurish job
Similar word(s): unprofessional, amateurish, inexpert, unskilled
Sentences with amateur as an adjective:
- amateur sports
- Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.
noun
1. someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
2. an athlete who does not play for pay
Definition categories: person, athlete, jock
Sentences with amateur as a noun:
- She is an accomplished amateur woodworker.
- The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.