amateurishly-constructed
|am-a-teur-ish-ly-con-struct-ed|
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/ˈæmətərɪʃli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ˈæmətjʊərɪʃli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
unprofessionally built
Etymology
'amateurishly-constructed' originates from the word 'amateur,' which comes from French 'amateur,' meaning 'lover of,' and 'construct,' from Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to build.'
'amateur' changed from the French word 'amateur' and 'construct' from Latin 'constructus,' eventually forming the modern English term 'amateurishly-constructed.'
Initially, 'amateur' meant 'lover of,' but over time it evolved to imply a lack of professional skill, especially in 'amateurishly-constructed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or created in a manner lacking professional skill or expertise.
The bridge was amateurishly-constructed, leading to its eventual collapse.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 17:00
