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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Recent Examples of amateurism
After years of defending/defining the concept of amateurism, a Supreme Court decision forced the NCAA to revoke its restrictions on athlete compensation.
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Nick Lomaglio, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Nick Lomaglio, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amateurism
inability
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Maybe that’s part of what fuels the visible frustration — an inability to be a bigger part of the solution.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Due to the unexpected medical fees and her inability to work in schools because of her diagnosis, her friend created a GoFundMe to help raise money for her treatment.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Amateurism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amateurism. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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