dilettantish

adjective

Definition of dilettantishnext
as in amateur
lacking or showing a lack of expert skill independently wealthy, he can afford to pursue a dilettantish interest in sculpture

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  1. amateur
  2. inexperienced
Adjective
  • What makes this solution a favorite for amateur home cooks and pro chefs alike?
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Clooney’s nearby Italian residence was already as famous as him, and a stakeout spot for amateur and professional paparazzi.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of amateur
Adjective
  • The Holbrook sisters are undersocialized and inexperienced with the world, and Herzog sees them as figures out of a fable, dreamers who talk incessantly about love and seem connected to the elemental and the ancient.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • When someone with 20 years of expertise is willing to look inexperienced for 20 minutes, everyone else gets permission to learn.
    — Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of inexperienced
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“Dilettantish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilettantish. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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