DABBLER Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dabbler. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DABBLER
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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 | ||||||||
amateur | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime • an athlete who does not play for pay adjective satellite • engaged in as a pastime • lacking professional skill or expertise | ||||||||
beginner | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone new to a field or activity • a person who founds or establishes some institution | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
sciolist | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge | ||||||||
dabbling duck | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling |