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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The result was a late Timberwolves run and an inability to secure key stops down the stretch, sealing the game.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025 -
His attorneys recently filed a motion to withdraw from the case, citing their inability to persuade him to comply with the court’s orders.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
1 May 2025
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“Amateurishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amateurishness. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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