amateurish

Word parts

amateur + -ish

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ or /ˈæ.mə.tjʊɚ.ɪʃ/

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Adjective

Positive amateurish

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (derogatory) Something that is amateurish shows or reflects the efforts of an amateur and does not seem professional.

   $200 for this amateurish painting? You're really wasting your money here.