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Synonyms & Antonyms of amateur
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
being such only for recreation
- an amateur cabinetmaker, he derives immense satisfaction from finely crafting his own furniture
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2
lacking or showing a lack of expert skill
- in every room there were amateur watercolors, apparently the work of the innkeeper's wife
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Near Antonyms for amateur
- able,
- accomplished,
- capable,
- competent,
- dexterous
- (also dextrous),
- gifted,
- habile,
- handsome,
- proficient,
- skilled,
- skillful,
- talented
- experienced,
- practiced
- (also practised),
- seasoned,
- veteran
- educated,
- fitted,
- initiated,
- knowledgeable,
- prepared,
- qualified,
- schooled,
- taught,
- trained,
- tutored,
- versed
- all-around
- (also all-round),
- ambidextrous,
- versatile,
- well-rounded
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amateur
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of amateur (Entry 2 of 2)
1
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
- an amateur photographer who has won a number of photo contests
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- all-rounder
- [British],
- generalist,
- general practitioner,
- jack-of-all-trades
- aficionado
- (also afficionado),
- buff,
- devotee,
- enthusiast,
- fan
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2
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science
- a homemade doghouse that looked like it was built by an amateur who hadn't mastered basic carpentry
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- ace,
- adept,
- crackerjack
- (also crackajack),
- craftsman,
- expert,
- hand,
- master,
- past master,
- shark,
- sharp
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The first known use of amateur was in 1777
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