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PROFESSION Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word profession. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For PROFESSION

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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

apprentice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• works for an expert to learn a trade

verb

• be or work as an apprentice

beginner
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

• a person who founds or establishes some institution

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

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

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

Alternatives for AMATEUR

Alternatives for APPRENTICE

Alternatives for BEGINNER

Alternatives for DILETTANTE

Alternatives for LAYPERSON

Alternatives for NOVICE

Alternatives for UNSKILLED

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