amateur
//ˈæm.ə.tʃər//
Noun
amateurSingular
amateursPlural
1
A person who engages in an activity, especially a sport or art, for enjoyment rather than as a profession.
She is an amateur photographer who takes pictures on weekends.
2
A person who is inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity.
He's just an amateur when it comes to cooking.
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Adjective
amateurCanonical form
1
Engaging in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.
She is an amateur photographer who takes pictures on weekends.
2
Lacking professional skill or expertise; amateurish.
The painting looked amateur and lacked proper technique.