Associations to the word «Amateur»

AMATEUR, noun. (now rare) A lover of something.

AMATEUR, noun. A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; especially one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.

AMATEUR, noun. Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

AMATEUR, adjective. Non-professional.

AMATEUR, adjective. Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.

AMATEUR, adjective. Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

AMATEUR HOUR, noun. (chiefly US) (idiomatic) A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.

AMATEUR HOURS, noun. Plural of amateur hour

AMATEUR NIGHT, noun. A session in a club, theatre etc. in which amateurs perform, rather than professionals.

AMATEUR NIGHTS, noun. Plural of amateur night

AMATEUR PRESS ASSOCIATION, noun. A group of people who collaborate on publishing a periodical for distribution internally to the group.

AMATEUR PRESS ASSOCIATIONS, noun. Plural of amateur press association

AMATEUR RADIO, noun. The hobby or pastime, usually practised by an enthusiast rather than a professional, that includes communicating world-wide by two-way radio and striving for “DX” receptions that are challenging, usually because of distance.

AMATEUR, noun. Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime.

AMATEUR, noun. An athlete who does not play for pay.

AMATEUR, adjective. Engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary".

AMATEUR, adjective. Lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting".