amateur
Pronunciation:
/ˈæ.mə.tə//ˈæ.mə.tɚ/noun
Definitions
A lover of something.
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; especially one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.
Example: The contest is only open to amateurs.
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
Example: The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.
adjective
Definitions
Non-professional.
Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
Example: amateur sports
Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
Example: Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.