Dilettante (Adjective)
Meaning
Showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish; "his dilettantish efforts at painting".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She dabbled in various hobbies, but her dilettantish approach meant she never truly mastered any of them.
- His dilettantish attempts at writing a novel were met with skepticism by the publishing community.
- The dilettantish nature of her art collection was evident in the lack of cohesion and depth among the pieces.
- Despite his dilettantish efforts, the garden he created was surprisingly beautiful and well-maintained.
- The dilettantish approach to cooking that the celebrity chef promoted was criticized for oversimplifying complex culinary techniques.