as in amateurism
a lack of the level of skill associated with an expert or professional
I was surprised at the amateurishness of the dance presentation, considering it was put on by supposed professionals
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Recent Examples of amateurishness
Their design was unpolished, even primitive, seemingly to convey a sense of slapdash amateurishness.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amateurishness
Noun
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The rise of name, image and likeness has transformed college athletics, intensifying debate over amateurism for student-athletes.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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For a long time, amateurism was the name of the game at the Olympics.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But its lofty position is threatened by, among other things, America’s own chronic inability to keep a balanced budget, and the administration’s trade policy is part of what’s holding it back from doing so.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rust, more than most of the Penguins, has taken the franchise’s recent inability to reach the postseason especially hard in recent years.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Amateurishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amateurishness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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