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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Noun

This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.

— Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026

Definition of amateur

Noun

The politician started the team as a positive force for school-age kids, to keep kids in school, off drugs and out of gangs through athletic acrobatic practice and performance.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
These two summer nutrition programs work in concert to provide a solution to the long-standing challenge of summer hunger for kids.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.

— Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
The app is especially well suited for beginners, busy professionals and anyone who feels overwhelmed by more complex budgeting systems.

— Catherine Collins, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of beginner

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