trifler

as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science he was never taken seriously as a comic book artist, with most illustrators regarding him as a mere trifler

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Noun
  • It’s gone through many changes since, but the core idea of bringing a dozen great amateur bakers together under a big white tent to show off their skills in pastries, breads, cakes, and other baked goods remains reassuringly constant.
    Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
  • Snider was selected in the first round of MLB’s amateur draft the following June, taken 14th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays.
    John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • For Stowell, his wife and three kids, including his son who was younger than 10, entrance to Hollywood Studios cost $974.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • The masking divide sometimes triggered uncomfortable tensions among peers, deepening feelings of isolation for kids already struggling with unprecedented disruptions.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Take full advantage of the tax code and set yourself up for success with these five small-business tax tips for beginners.
    Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • But former employees said the organization contributed hundreds of millions of dollars toward promoting novice teachers.
    Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 6 May 2025
  • Plus, its Smart Connect button and auto-protocol selection simplify the setup, even for VPN novices.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 May 2025
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“Trifler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifler. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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