amateurism

as in amateurishness
a lack of the level of skill associated with an expert or professional the new defense secretary proceeded to criticize the amateurism of the nation's war effort up to that point

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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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“Amateurism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amateurism. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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