CEFR C1

amateurish

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: unskilled, inexpert, unprofessional, clumsy

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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.

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