🎨amateur

Meaning

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.

Example Sentences

The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.

Example Expressions

amateur hour

Synonyms

novice, beginner, nonprofessional, layman, hobbyist

Antonyms

professional, expert, specialist

Collocations

amateur photographer, amateur player, amateur performance, amateur competition