DILETTANTE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word dilettante. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DILETTANTE
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| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| hobbyist | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| putterer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who putters about | ||||||||
| tinkerer | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unskilled person who tries to fix or mend • a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts | ||||||||
| tyro | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone new to a field or activity | ||||||||
| dilettanteish | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish | ||||||||
| dilettantish | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish | ||||||||
| sciolist | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge | ||||||||
| sciolistic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish | ||||||||
