amateur meaning and definition

AMATEUR noun

Definition of amateur (noun)

1. someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
2. an athlete who does not play for pay
   • antonym: pro

AMATEUR adjective

Definition of amateur (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: recreational, unpaid
2. lacking professional skill or expertise
   • "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting"
   • synonyms: amateurish, inexpert, unskilled