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EXPERT Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word expert. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For EXPERT

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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

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

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

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

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

inexpert
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

nonexpert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• A person who is not an expert.

Alternatives for AMATEUR

Alternatives for BEGINNER

Alternatives for DABBLER

Alternatives for DILETTANTE

Alternatives for LAYPERSON

Alternatives for LEARNER

Alternatives for NEOPHYTE

Alternatives for NOVICE

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