dabbler

dabbler

noun

Definition of DABBLER

a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession <he was a dabbler, learning the basics of many arts but mastering none>

Synonyms dabbler, dilettante, hobbyist, layman, nonexpert, nonprofessional, potterer, putterer, tinkerer

Related Words all-rounder [British], generalist, general practitioner, jack-of-all-trades; aficionado (also afficionado), buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan

Antonyms authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist