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AMATEURS Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word amateurs. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word amateurs. (close relations)
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dilettante
nounn
noun

• an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

adjective satellite

• showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish

beginner
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

• a person who founds or establishes some institution

fledgling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any new participant in some activity

• young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying

adjective satellite

• (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers

• young and inexperienced

greenhorn
nounn
noun

• an awkward and inexperienced youth

layperson
nounn
noun

• someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person

learner
nounn
noun

• someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

• works for an expert to learn a trade

neophyte
nounn
noun

• a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously

• any new participant in some activity

• a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

nonprofessional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain

novice
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

• someone new to a field or activity

tyro
nounn
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

nonexpert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• A person who is not an expert.

amateurish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

dabbler
nounn
noun

• an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

• any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling

hobbyist
nounn
noun

• a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure

inexpert
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

punk
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

• substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)

• material for starting a fire

• a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture

• rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock

adjective satellite

• of very poor quality; flimsy

recreational
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to recreation

adjective satellite

• engaged in as a pastime

unpaid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not paid

adjective satellite

• without payment

• engaged in as a pastime

unskilled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

• not doing a good job

Best Hypernyms For AMATEURS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for amateurs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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athlete individual mortal person somebody someone soul

Alternatives for DILETTANTE

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