AMATEURISHNESS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

amateurishness

noun

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. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026

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Noun

But Wright’s case is also illustrating why the NCAA’s argument about amateurism is becoming harder to square with the economics of the modern college engine.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
What were once basic tenets — amateurism, transfers, years of eligibility — have been upended.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of amateurism

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The late-night show’s second season premiere opened with a sketch about King Charles and Princess Diana that ended up focusing on Sheeran’s inability to pick a side.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Rampant inflation, the collapse of insurance payments, and the government’s inability to sell oil and obtain the foreign currency needed to repay pharmacies have fractured the supply chain.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

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