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dilettantish

 

[ หŒdษชlษชหˆtรฆntษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

artistic knowledge

Dilettantish refers to a superficial or amateurish approach to a particular field, often related to arts or sciences. It describes someone who engages in an activity without serious commitment, often lacking depth of knowledge or expertise. While it can occasionally imply a casual enjoyment, it typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of professionalism. Dilettantish individuals may explore various interests but do so without a true understanding or mastery.

Synonyms

amateurish, novice, superficial, unprofessional

Examples of usage

  • Her dilettantish attempts at painting lack technique.
  • His dilettantish knowledge of music was evident during the discussion.
  • The film suffered from a dilettantish script that failed to convey depth.

Translations

Translations of the word "dilettantish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diletante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฟเคฒเฅ‡เคจเฅเคคเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dilettantisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dilettan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะปะตั‚ะฐะฝั‚ััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dilettancki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด ไบบใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dilettante

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diletante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dilettan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋งˆ์ถ”์–ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diletantskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dilettantskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธšไฝ™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dilettantski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dilettantรญskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะปะตั‚ะฐะฝั‚ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diletant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diletante

Etymology

The term 'dilettantish' is derived from the Italian word 'dilettante', which means 'one who delights in' or 'a dabbler'. Originally, it referred to someone who cultivated the arts for pleasure rather than for professional purposes. The term dates back to the mid-18th century and was initially used to describe individuals who showed a casual interest in art and literature. Over time, the word began to carry a more negative connotation, suggesting a lack of serious dedication or depth in one's pursuits. As the term evolved, it became associated with a critique of those who engage in arts or sciences without the necessary commitment or expertise, reinforcing the idea that true mastery requires significant effort and passion.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,604, 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.