Amateur (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The repair job looked very amateur, with loose wires and unevenly tightened screws.
- The inexperienced chef's attempts at making a soufflé were admirable but amateur.
- Her amateur photography skills were evident in the blurry and poorly composed pictures.
- The young artist's work was charming but amateur, with a clear room for improvement.
- The video production was amateur, with abrupt transitions and a shaky camera.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.