DABBLERS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dabblers. (close relations)
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
greenhorn | nounn | |||||||
noun • an awkward and inexperienced youth | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
rookie | nounn | |||||||
noun • an awkward and inexperienced youth | ||||||||
tyro | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 |