Pronunciation: /ˈæm.ə.tʃər/
noun a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis
A1 My sister is an amateur photographer.
A2 I am an amateur when it comes to playing the guitar.
B1 The amateur chef burned the cookies in the oven.
B2 Despite being an amateur, she managed to finish the marathon.
C1 The amateur artist's work was displayed in a prestigious gallery.
C2 Even though he was an amateur in the field, his research was groundbreaking.
adjective engaging or engaged in without payment; non-professional
A1 She is an amateur photographer who enjoys taking pictures of nature.
A2 The amateur chef followed a simple recipe to make a delicious pasta dish.
B1 As an amateur musician, he plays the guitar for fun in his free time.
B2 The amateur painter's artwork was praised for its creativity and unique style.
C1 Despite being an amateur writer, her short stories have been published in several literary magazines.
C2 The amateur filmmaker's debut movie received critical acclaim and won several awards.
formal The amateur photographer struggled to capture the perfect lighting for the portrait.
informal I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, but I try my best.
slang Don't worry about that guy, he's just an amateur at skateboarding.
figurative In the world of politics, he was seen as an amateur compared to the seasoned veterans.
amateurized
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