amateur

noun
UK: /ˈæmətər/
US: /ˈæmətər/

  1. A person who does something for pleasure and not as a job.

    1. He is an amateur photographer, but takes great pictures. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local theatre group is made up of talented amateurs who perform regularly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who is new to an activity and not very good at it.

    1. I'm just an amateur when it comes to fixing cars. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his enthusiasm, he's still an amateur in the world of competitive chess. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nonprofessional novice beginner
amateur adjective

  1. Made or done by someone who is not a professional.

    1. The play had amateur actors and simple costumes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The quality of the amateur video was surprisingly good, considering the low budget. [ ] [ ]

  2. Lacking professional skill or expertise.

    1. His amateur attempts at painting were endearing, but not masterful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The amateur detective made several mistakes, but eventually solved the case. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amateur" in English means: A person who does something for pleasure and not as a job., Someone who is new to an activity and not very good at it..

The phonetic transcription of "amateur" is /ˈæmətər/ in British English and /ˈæmətər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amateur": nonprofessional, novice, beginner.

Example usage of "amateur": "He is an amateur photographer, but takes great pictures.". More examples on the page.