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Dilettante
01
a person who has an interest in a particular subject but lacks determination or knowledge on the matter
Examples
He dabbled in painting but considered himself more of a dilettante than a serious artist, rarely devoting enough time to master the craft.
She attended a few wine tasting events and considered herself a dilettante in oenology, enjoying the experience without delving deeply into the complexities of wine appreciation.
dilettante
01
engaging in an activity or subject without serious commitment or deep understanding
Examples
His dilettante approach to painting meant he never finished a single canvas.
She gave a dilettante lecture on astronomy, full of vague ideas and misused terms.
