amateur
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(satellite adjective) 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" |
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Synonyms: recreational, unpaid |
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(noun) someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime |
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Related Words: bird watcher, birder, collector, dabbler, dilettante, hobbyist, human, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul |
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(noun) does not play for pay |
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Related Words: athlete, jock, outdoor man, sporting man |
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Antonyms: professional |
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(satellite adjective) lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting" |
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Synonyms: amateurish, inexpert, unskilled |
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