Definition of Amateur

Noun

  • an athlete who does not play for pay
  • someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

Adjective

  • lacking professional skill or expertise
    "a very amateurish job"
    "inexpert but conscientious efforts"
    "an unskilled painting"
  • 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"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Amateur

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Unscramble amateur

113 unscramble word found using the letters amateur.

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