Amateur
/ˈæ.mə.tə/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Amateur
noun
- A lover of something.
- A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; especially one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.
"The contest is only open to amateurs."
- Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
"The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood."
adjective
- Non-professional.
- Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
"amateur sports"
- Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
"Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship."
Anagrams of Amateur
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
m3
a1
t1
e1
u1
r1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Amateur
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Amateur"
Amateur is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Amateur" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "amateur" is a low-scoring word.