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amateurishly-treated

|am-a-teur-ish-ly-treat-ed|

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/ˈæmətərɪʃli ˈtriːtɪd/

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/ˈæmətəˌrɪʃli ˈtriːtɪd/

(amateurish)

lack of skill

Base FormNounVerbAdverb
amateurishamateurishnesstreatamateurishly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'amateurish' originates from French, specifically the word 'amateur,' where 'amateur' meant 'lover of.' 'Treat' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'traitier,' where 'traitier' meant 'to handle or deal with.'

Historical Evolution

'amateur' changed from the French word 'amateur' and eventually became the modern English word 'amateurish.' 'Traitier' transformed into the English word 'treat' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'amateur' meant 'lover of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-professional.' 'Treat' initially meant 'to handle or deal with,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

done in an unskilled or non-professional manner, often lacking finesse or expertise.

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

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Last updated: 2025/03/25 15:45