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
  • The International Padel Federation says the sport is played in more than 140 countries around the world, with about 30 million amateur players.
    Christian Orozco, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
  • But on a recent warm September morning, the rhythmic beat of jackhammers crushing concrete with steel and the hissing flow of rush hour traffic greeted a group of amateur ornithologists.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After a long day of activity, reward the kids with a treat from The Cake Bake Shop or Graeter’s Ice Cream.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Many autistic kids are drawn to water, regardless of its temperature, because water offers a calming sensory effect.
    Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The true beginner might want to start with Gaia’s Garden and then make their way here.
    Catherine Habgood September 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Everyone from novice hikers to camping enthusiasts will find gear worth shopping, and prices start at just $24.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Mild discomfort, however, is a very common experience of novice exercisers.
    Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Trifler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifler. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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