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amateurishly-done

|am-a-teur-ish-ly-done|

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/ˈæmətərɪʃli dʌn/

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/ˈæmətʃʊərɪʃli dʌn/

(amateurish)

lack of skill

Base FormNounVerbAdverb
amateurishamateurishnesstreatamateurishly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'amateurishly-done' originates from the word 'amateur,' which comes from the French word 'amateur,' meaning 'lover of.'

Historical Evolution

'amateur' changed from the Old French word 'amateur' and eventually became the modern English word 'amateur.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'lover of something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-professional.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed in a manner lacking professional skill or expertise.

The painting was amateurishly-done, with uneven brush strokes and poor color blending.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 03:21