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.