amateurish

[ am-uh-oorch-ish, -chur-, -tyoor-, -tur- ]
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adjective
  1. characteristic of an amateur, especially in having the faults or deficiencies of an amateur; inept: Though an enthusiastic violinist, he gave an amateurish performance.

Origin of amateurish

1
First recorded in 1860–65; amateur + -ish1

Other words from amateurish

  • am·a·teur·ish·ly, adverb
  • am·a·teur·ish·ness, noun
  • pseu·do·am·a·teur·ish, adjective
  • pseu·do·am·a·teur·ish·ly, adverb
  • qua·si-am·a·teur·ish, adjective
  • qua·si-am·a·teur·ish·ly, adverb

Words Nearby amateurish

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How to use amateurish in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for amateurish

amateurish

/ (ˈæmətərɪʃ, -tʃər-, -ˌtʃʊər-, ˌæməˈtɜːrɪʃ) /


adjective
  1. lacking professional skill or expertise

Derived forms of amateurish

  • amateurishly, adverb
  • amateurishness, noun

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