Artistic Pursuits Vocabulary

noun a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis

adjective engaging or engaged in without payment; non-professional

• The amateur photographer struggled to capture the perfect lighting for the portrait.
• I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, but I try my best.
• Don't worry about that guy, he's just an amateur at skateboarding.
• In the world of politics, he was seen as an amateur compared to the seasoned veterans.

noun a person who aspires to achieve a particular goal or position

adjective having ambitions to achieve a particular goal or position

• The young aspirant was determined to excel in her chosen field of study.
• The job fair was full of eager aspirants looking for new opportunities.
• The music competition was fierce, with all the aspirants vying for the top spot.
• The mountain peak loomed large in the distance, a symbol of the ultimate goal for the aspirant climbers.