What is another word for amateurs?

Pronunciation: [ˈamətəz] (IPA)

The term "amateurs" can be replaced with several synonyms, such as novice, beginner, dilettante, apprentice, learner, or neophyte. These words imply an individual who lacks professional or expert skills or knowledge. While the term "amateurs" is often used in a derogatory way, using synonyms such as "novice" or "learner" can indicate a willingness to improve and develop skills. Alternately, using synonyms such as "dilettante" or "neophyte" may indicate a lack of seriousness in pursuing a particular craft or field of study. Regardless of the connotation, there are several synonyms to replace the word "amateurs" when describing an individual's level of expertise or experience.

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Usage examples for Amateurs

There is a Royal Theatre under the same roof, where plays used to be performed by amateurs from the court circles for the gratification of the Empress Catherine, the text of which was not infrequently written by herself.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
There were only two of us white men, and white men, at the best, must be regarded as amateurs compared with the expert efficiency of Eskimos in their own environment.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Selected List of Plays for amateurs.
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma

Famous quotes with Amateurs

  • I'll always be grateful to the public of intelligent amateurs.
    Paul Cezanne
  • Artistic temperament is the disease that afflicts amateurs.
    Gilbert K. Chesterton
  • My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs.
    Jim Evans
  • I love mixing amateurs and professionals.
    Lasse Hallstrom
  • It's different today than it was then. In those days we were strictly amateurs. If I had wanted to stay in for the '80 Olympics, my parents couldn't have afforded it.
    Dorothy Hamill

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