Amateurish

Pronunciation: /ˌæm.əˈtʊr.ɪʃ/

Definitions of amateurish

adjective lacking professional skill or expertise

Example Sentences

A1 The amateurish painting was full of mistakes.

A2 She tried to bake a cake, but it turned out amateurish.

B1 The amateurish attempt at fixing the car only made things worse.

B2 The amateurish editing of the video left many errors.

C1 The amateurish performance was disappointing for such a prestigious event.

C2 Despite his talent, his work was criticized for being amateurish.

Examples of amateurish in a Sentence

formal The presentation was criticized for its amateurish design and lack of professionalism.

informal Her attempt at painting was pretty amateurish, but at least she had fun doing it.

slang The band's first performance was so amateurish, they sounded like a bunch of amateurs trying to play together.

figurative His cooking skills were amateurish at best, resulting in a burnt and tasteless meal.

Grammatical Forms of amateurish

• past tense: was amateurish
• plural: amateurish
• comparative: more amateurish
• superlative: most amateurish
• present tense: amateurish
• future tense: will be amateurish
• perfect tense: has been amateurish
• continuous tense: is being amateurish
• singular: amateurish
• positive degree: amateurish
• infinitive: to be amateurish
• gerund: being amateurish
• participle: amateurish

Origin and Evolution of amateurish

First Known Use: 1784 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'amateurish' originated from the French word 'amateur', which means lover of, or one who engages in a pursuit for pleasure rather than financial gain.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who pursues an activity out of love rather than for professional reasons, 'amateurish' evolved to mean lacking skill or expertise in a particular field.