amateur

/ˈæmətɐ/

/ˈæməˌtɝ/, /ˈæməˌtʃɝ/

Amateur

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

an athlete who does not play for pay

someone who is not skilled or experienced enough for a specific activity

amateur

done for recreation, not as an occupation

(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional

synonyms : amateurish

Examples

1. Her boyfriend is an amateur race car driver who really lives on the edge.

2. The amateur prospector struck it rich when he found a massive diamond in the unlikeliest of places.

3. Amateurs just have the goal.

4. they had amateurs