someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

an athlete who does not play for pay

engaged in as a pastime; an amateur painter; gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals; recreational golfers; reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating; unpaid extras in the documentary

[ Syn: recreational , unpaid ]

lacking professional skill or expertise; a very amateurish job; inexpert but conscientious efforts; an unskilled painting

[ Syn: amateurish , inexpert , unskilled ]