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amateurishly-managed

|am-a-teur-ish-ly-man-aged|

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/ˈæmətərɪʃli ˈmænɪdʒd/

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/ˈæmətjʊərɪʃli ˈmænɪdʒd/

unprofessionally handled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amateurishly-managed' originates from the word 'amateur,' which comes from French 'amateur,' meaning 'lover of,' and 'manage,' from Italian 'maneggiare,' meaning 'to handle.'

Historical Evolution

'amateur' changed from the French word 'amateur' and 'manage' from Italian 'maneggiare,' eventually becoming the modern English phrase 'amateurishly-managed.'

Meaning Changes

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