Amateur — synonyms, amateur antonyms, definition

1. amateur (a)

amateurish beginner bungled contract free-lance incompetent inexperienced lay learned mercenary neophyte non-professional novice self-taught unattached unfit unskilled

2. amateur (Noun)

admirer aficionado apprentice authority beginner collector dabbler dilettante fan follower freshman greenhorn immigrant initiate intern learner neophyte newcomer non-professional novitiate • • • professional

amateur (Noun) — Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime.

amateur (Noun) — An athlete who does not play for pay.

amateur (Noun) — Someone who is unqualified or not skilful enough.

athlete individual jock mortal person somebody someone soul bird watcher birder dabbler dilettante hobbyist outdoor man sciolist sporting man twitcher

3. amateur (Verb)

beginner freshman learner novitiate pledge tyro

4. amateur (Adjective)

inexpert recreational rookie unpaid

amateur (Adjective) — Engaged in as a pastime. ex. "an amateur painter" ex. "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"

amateur (Adjective) — Lacking professional skill or expertise. ex. "a very amateur job"