amateur definition

1. someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
2. an athlete who does not play for pay
3. engaged in as a pastime
• examples: an amateur painter
• examples: gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals
• examples: recreational golfers
• examples: reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating
• examples: unpaid extras in the documentary
4. lacking professional skill or expertise
• examples: a very amateurish job
• examples: inexpert but conscientious efforts
• examples: an unskilled painting