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amateur

Definition

  • noun: a person who does something (such as a sport or hobby) for pleasure and not as a job
  • noun: one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession
  • synonyms: devotee, dilettante, corinthian

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) though, have we? Well, one or two. Or or . What?! I'm not the only senior officer who did this. Gregson... Shut up! An amateur detective given access to all sorts of classified information. And now he's a suspect in a case. With all due respect... You're a bloody idiot, Lestrade! Do it! (..)
    2012 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Reichenbach Fall Season: 2 Episode 3