dilettantism

a lack of the level of skill associated with an expert or professional no charge of dilettantism could ever be leveled at English physicist Henry Cavendish, whose immense wealth allowed him to devote his life to scientific pursuits Synonyms amateurism, amateurishness, inexpertnessRelated Words inexperience, unpreparedness; clumsiness, crudeness, ham-handedness, heavy-handedness; inability, inaptitude, incompetence, incompetency, unskillfulnessNear Antonyms finish, polish; ability, adeptness, competence, proficiency, skill, skillfulness, talent, virtuosityAntonyms expertness, masterfulness, masterliness, professionalism