
amateur
adj 1: engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained
valuable experience in amateur theatricals";
"recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both
recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras
in the documentary" [syn: {recreational}, {unpaid}]
2: lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish
job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled
painting" [syn: {amateurish}, {inexpert}, {unskilled}]
n 1: someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
2: does not play for pay [ant: {professional}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0