Definitions for amateur
Overview of noun amateur
The noun amateur has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (11) amateur
(someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime)
2. amateur
(an athlete who does not play for pay)
Overview of adj amateur
The adj amateur has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (3) amateur, recreational, unpaid
(engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary")
2. amateurish, amateur, inexpert, unskilled
(lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting")
