TRIFLER Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

trifler

noun

Definition of 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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Rather than enter the amateur draft, De Paula signed directly with the Dodgers as an international amateur for a bonus of just under $400,000.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Among the newspaper’s alums was Mildred Wirt Benson, better known to legions of Nancy Drew fans as Carolyn Keene, the original author of the mystery books featuring the plucky amateur detective.

— Kate Brumback, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of amateur

Noun

Attacking Vicki for working is the Vicki equivalent of going after another Housewife’s kids.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Hamilton and Kim also smile for a selfie alongside a friend and Khloé, who joined the two along with her kids, daughter True, 8, and Tatum, 4, on the trip.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

At a beginner’s mahjong night at a local bar, tables largely full of young professionals engaged in friendly competition over Hong Kong-style sets as Chang emceed over a microphone.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Then be sure to read our roundups of the best telescope deals, along with our beginner's guide to observing the night sky with a manual telescope.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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