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amateur
01
(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional
02
done for recreation, not as an occupation
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
Superlative
most amateur
Comparative
more amateur
gradable
Examples
She had an amateur interest in painting, often creating artworks in her spare time.
Amateur
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
amateurs
02
someone who engages in a study, sport, or activity for pleasure or personal interest rather than as a profession or for financial gain
03
an athlete who participates in sports for pleasure rather than as a profession or for monetary gain
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amateurish
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