amateur - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for amateur ?

Here are the synonyms for amateur , a list of similar words for amateur from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

Synonyms

• amateur

More generic

• individual
• mortal
• person
• somebody
• someone
• soul

More specific

• bird watcher
• birder
• dabbler
• dilettante
• hobbyist
• sciolist

Noun

an athlete who does not play for pay

Synonyms

• amateur

More generic

• athlete
• jock

Opposite / Antonyms

• professional

More specific

• outdoor man
• sporting man

Adjective

engaged in as a pastime

Synonyms

• amateur
• recreational
• unpaid

Related

• nonprofessional

Adjective

lacking professional skill or expertise

Synonyms

• amateur
• amateurish
• inexpert
• unskilled

Related

• unprofessional

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