AMATEURISH Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

amateurish

adjective

Definition of amateurish

as in amateur

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill that's an amateurish wallpapering job—the pattern doesn't match at the seams

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Recent Examples of amateurish The problem is the acting, which is broad, detached and, frankly, often amateurish. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The whole was topped not by a cupola or a cross but a small pennant, on which the Festival emblem had been drawn in crayons in a rather amateurish hand. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 The show focuses on the fictional Toledo Truth Teller, an understaffed, more-than-slightly amateurish, failing publication that shares its office space with the Softees toilet paper company owned by its parent corporation. — Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 In his lawsuit, Bonta referred to Bianco’s efforts to recount the ballots as amateurish and dubious. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Attempts to go hyperrealistic can go too far and make the whole endeavor feel amateurish. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 But all this was in keeping with the amateurish nature of the tournament. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026 What the evaluation process actually looks like A major myth says online screens are flimsy or amateurish. — Lucy Jones april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026 Perhaps in a previous time where Plantasia and Ernest Hood weren’t so in-demand, Freedom to Spend wouldn’t have been incentivized to dig up this amateurish set of tracks, and give it the full reissue treatment. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for amateurish

Adjective

The world of June Marple, the elderly amateur detective Christie featured in a dozen novels and 20 short stories, is considerably quainter.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2026
This new class of flamethrowing amateur diplomats has little reason to pursue the humdrum work of nurturing ties.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of amateur

Adjective

Things won’t be at an elite level because this is still a young, inexperienced team.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Under Sorrells, attorneys representing the state often rely on equally inexperienced colleagues or, in some instances, opposing counsel, for training, sources said.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of inexperienced

Adjective

While older generations may interpret limited eye contact, a flat expression or a pause before responding as rude, lazy or unprofessional, that might not be a younger person’s intent at all, Leahy said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Referee Adrian Hill was suspended for one game for unprofessional conduct toward Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of unprofessional

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