Synonyms of amateur

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adjective

1

as in inexperienced

being such only for recreation

an amateur cabinetmaker, he derives immense satisfaction from finely crafting his own furniture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inexperienced
• avocational
• nonprofessional
• Sunday
• naïve
• backyard
• amateurish
• unskilled
• unprofessional
• primitive
• unprepared
• naive
• self-taught
• untutored
• dilettante
• unschooled
• untrained
• weekend
• uninitiated
• jackleg
• part-time
• inexpert
• untaught
• unqualified

2

as in amateurish

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill

in every room there were amateur watercolors, apparently the work of the innkeeper's wife

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inexperienced
• amateurish
• nonprofessional
• unskilled
• unprofessional
• inexpert
• dilettante
• dilettantish
• incompetent
• unskillful
• awkward
• unfinished
• new
• unprepared
• untrained
• untutored
• unschooled
• clumsy
• jackleg
• would-be
• uninitiated
• unqualified
• self-taught
• untaught
• primitive
• fresh
• unpolished
• beginning
• flawed
• entry-level
• defective
• ham-fisted
• untalented
• unfit
• unseasoned
• crude
• untried
• untested
• faulty
• green
• incapable
• ham-handed
• curbstone
• ungifted
• heavy-handed
• unable
• raw
• talentless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• professional
• expert
• skilled
• adept
• ace
• competent
• capable
• virtuoso
• talented
• able
• skillful
• consummate
• master
• virtuosic
• proficient
• masterly
• gifted
• masterful
• veteran
• seasoned
• experienced
• handsome
• accomplished
• dextrous
• dexterous
• practised
• qualified
• crackerjack
• taught
• knowledgeable
• prepared
• educated
• trained
• practiced
• initiated
• all-round
• fitted
• versatile
• schooled
• versed
• habile
• polished
• ambidextrous
• finished
• slick
• tutored
• well-rounded
• all-around

amateur

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noun (1)

1

as in tinkerer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tinkerer
• potterer
• hobbyist
• enthusiast
• layman
• nonprofessional
• dabbler
• fan
• nonexpert
• dilettante
• putterer
• generalist
• devotee
• jack-of-all-trades
• aficionado
• afficionado
• buff
• all-rounder
• general practitioner

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• authority
• specialist
• professional
• pro

2

as in beginner

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beginner
• novice
• kid
• inexpert
• rookie
• newcomer
• freshman
• hacker
• hack
• trifler
• jackleg
• learner
• tyro
• greenhorn
• neophyte
• tenderfoot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• master
• craftsman
• ace
• hand
• shark
• adept
• past master
• virtuoso
• sharp
• maestro
• veteran
• wizard
• crackerjack
• whiz
• crackajack
• vet
• old hand
• old-timer

amateurishness

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noun (2)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amateurism
• dilettantism
• inability
• incompetence
• inexpertness
• incompetency
• inexperience
• unpreparedness
• clumsiness
• crudeness
• inaptitude
• unskillfulness
• ham-handedness
• heavy-handedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• professionalism
• expertness
• masterfulness
• polish
• competence
• ability
• talent
• finish
• virtuosity
• skill
• masterliness
• proficiency
• skillfulness
• adeptness