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Meaning & Definition of Amateur in English

English

Amateur

/æmətər/

noun

1. Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

synonym:
  • amateur

2. An athlete who does not play for pay

synonym:
  • amateur

adjective

1. 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"
synonym:
  • amateur,
  • recreational,
  • unpaid

2. Lacking professional skill or expertise

  • "A very amateurish job"
  • "Inexpert but conscientious efforts"
  • "An unskilled painting"
synonym:
  • amateurish,
  • amateur,
  • inexpert,
  • unskilled

Examples of using

He's just an amateur.
He is an amateur gardener, but his flowers are beautiful.
You are a professional, but I am an amateur.