amateurish (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæmətərɪʃ/

Definition

Lacking the skill or expertise of a professional; done without professional skill.

Examples

• Her amateurish attempt at baking a cake was a disaster.

• The play was poorly directed and the acting was amateurish.

• Despite his amateurish efforts, he managed to fix the leaky faucet.

Synonyms of amateurish

Words with a similar meaning to amateurish:

• unskilled
• inexpert
• unprofessional
• clumsy

Antonyms of amateurish

Words with the opposite meaning to amateurish:

• professional
• expert
• skilled

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