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amateur
adjective
noun
engaged in as a pastime
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- MATEU
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈæ.mə.tə
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
engaged in as a pastime
“an amateur painter”
adjective
lacking professional skill or expertise
“a very amateurish job”
noun
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
noun
an athlete who does not play for pay
In context
Example Sentences
an amateur painter
gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals
recreational golfers
reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating
unpaid extras in the documentary
a very amateurish job
inexpert but conscientious efforts
an unskilled painting
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