Definition of amateur

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • amateur is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • amateur is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • amateur is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of amateur


  • lacking professional skill or expertise (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a very amateurish job

    Synonyms

    1. amateurish
    2. inexpert
    3. unskilled
  • engaged in as a pastime (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an amateur painter
    2. gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals

    Synonyms

    1. recreational
    2. unpaid
  • an athlete who does not play for pay (noun)
  • someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime (noun)

See definition of amateur in Merriam Webster