Dilettant — meaning in English
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English meaning
- amateur noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
- dabbler noun One who dabbles.
- dilettante noun Someone who dabbles in a subject or art out of casual interest rather than serious commitment.
- nonprofessional adj Not professional; amateur.
Senses
Dilettant is used for these senses in English:
- amateur Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
- dilettante (sometimes, derogatory) A person with a general but superficial interest in any art or a branch of knowledge.
- nonprofessional One who is not a professional; an amateur.
amateur — full definition
- noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
- noun Someone who lacks skill or experience at something; a novice.
- adj Not done professionally; carried out by non-professionals.
dabbler — full definition
- noun One who dabbles.
- noun A dabbling duck.