Meaning of amateur in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• A lover of something.

• A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; especially one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.

  Example: The contest is only open to amateurs.

• Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

  Example: The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.

adjective

• Non-professional.

• Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.

  Example: amateur sports

• Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

  Example: Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.