dilettantism

dilettantism

noun

Definition of DILETTANTISM

a lack of the level of skill associated with an expert or professional <no charge of dilettantism could ever be leveled at English physicist Henry Cavendish, whose immense wealth allowed him to devote his life to scientific pursuits>

Synonyms amateurism, dilettantism, inexpertness

Related Words inexperience, unpreparedness; clumsiness, crudeness, ham-handedness, heavy-handedness; inability, inaptitude, incompetence, incompetency, unskillfulness

Near Antonyms finish, polish; ability, adeptness, competence, proficiency, skill, skillfulness, talent, virtuosity

Antonyms expertness, masterfulness, masterliness, professionalism