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amateurishly

 

[ ˌæməˈtɜrɪʃli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of work

Amateurishly refers to doing something in a non-professional or unskilled manner. This term indicates a lack of expertise and experience in a particular field, often resulting in less polished or lower-quality work. It may apply to various activities, such as sports, arts, or craftsmanship, where the individual is not formally trained. The adverb conveys that the execution of the task lacks professionalism and may be seen as clumsy or inept.

Synonyms

clumsily, crudely, ineptly, unprofessionally

Examples of usage

  • She sang amateurishly at the talent show.
  • He attempted to fix the car amateurishly without any real knowledge.
  • The painting was amateurishly created, lacking fine details.
  • The event was organized amateurishly, leading to many complaints.

Translations

Translations of the word "amateurishly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amadoristicamente

🇮🇳 शौकिया तरीके से

🇩🇪 amateurhaft

🇮🇩 secara amatir

🇺🇦 аматорськи

🇵🇱 amatorsko

🇯🇵 アマチュア的に

🇫🇷 amateuriste

🇪🇸 de manera amateur

🇹🇷 amatörce

🇰🇷 아마추어적으로

🇸🇦 بطريقة هاوية

🇨🇿 amatérsky

🇸🇰 amatérsky

🇨🇳 业余地

🇸🇮 amatersko

🇮🇸 amatörísk

🇰🇿 әуесқойлықпен

🇬🇪 ამატორულად

🇦🇿 amatörcə

🇲🇽 de manera amateur

Word origin

The word 'amateurishly' is derived from the root 'amateur', which comes from the French term 'amateur', meaning 'lover of' or 'one who loves'. This, in turn, stems from the Latin 'amator', derived from 'amor', meaning 'love'. The English usage of 'amateur' began in the mid-18th century, primarily referring to someone who engages in a pursuit, especially in the arts or sports, without being a professional. As the word evolved, it adopted a connotation of someone who may not have the skills of a trained expert. The transformation into the adverb 'amateurishly' occurred by adding the standard adverbial suffix '-ly', indicating how the actions are performed. Thus, 'amateurishly' conveys a sense of endearment towards the effort but simultaneously suggests a lack of finesse and expertise.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,443, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.