noun
a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis
adjective
engaging or engaged in without payment; non-professional
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The amateur photographer struggled to capture the perfect lighting for the portrait.
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I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, but I try my best.
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Don't worry about that guy, he's just an amateur at skateboarding.
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In the world of politics, he was seen as an amateur compared to the seasoned veterans.