amateurishly-managed
|am-a-teur-ish-ly-man-aged|
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/ˈæmətərɪʃli ˈmænɪdʒd/
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/ˈæmətjʊərɪʃli ˈmænɪdʒd/
unprofessionally handled
Etymology
'amateurishly-managed' originates from the word 'amateur,' which comes from French 'amateur,' meaning 'lover of,' and 'manage,' from Italian 'maneggiare,' meaning 'to handle.'
'amateur' changed from the French word 'amateur' and 'manage' from Italian 'maneggiare,' eventually becoming the modern English phrase 'amateurishly-managed.'
Initially, 'amateur' meant 'lover of,' but over time it evolved to imply a lack of professional skill, especially when combined with 'managed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed in a way that lacks professional skill or expertise.
The project was amateurishly-managed, leading to numerous delays.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 15:01
