He's a mere 'amateur' when it comes to cooking. [=he doesn't know how to cook well]
She played soccer as an 'amateur' before turning professional.
These photos were taken by both 'amateurs' and professionals.
(..) Four, maybe five strong. How can you tell? Well, a sure and steady hand did this. This ain't no squirrey amateur. This is the work of a salty dog. You can tell by the cleanliness of the carnage. Now, a kill-crazy rampage, though it may be, (..)2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1