amateurishly-built
|am-a-teur-ish-ly-built|
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/ˈæmətərɪʃli bɪlt/
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/ˈæmətjʊərɪʃli bɪlt/
non-professionally constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amateurishly-built' originates from the word 'amateur,' which comes from French, specifically the word 'amateur,' where 'amateur' meant 'lover of.'
Historical Evolution
'amateur' changed from the French word 'amateur' and eventually became the modern English word 'amateur.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'amateur' meant 'lover of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-professional.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or assembled in a manner lacking professional skill or expertise.
The amateurishly-built shed collapsed after the first storm.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 11:27