AMATEUR
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Amateur.
How to pronounce amateur:
US
Amateur - as a noun
Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An athlete who does not play for pay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
athlete10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
professional17Amateur - as an adjective satellite
Engaged in as a pastime
Example: "An amateur painter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recreational14unpaid9Lacking professional skill or expertise
Example: "A very amateurish job"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amateurish15inexpert17unskilled14Amateur - as an 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."
Example Sentences
"He is an amateur photographer."
"She gave an amateur performance in the play."
"The painting was done by an amateur artist."
"They organized an amateur basketball tournament."
"His essay showed a lot of amateur writing mistakes."
Word Game Points
Is AMATEUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, amateur is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AMATEUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is AMATEUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, amateur is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAMATEUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is AMATEUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, amateur is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAMATEUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
