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amateurish

[am-uh-choor-ish, -chur-, -tyoor-, -tur-] / ˌæm əˈtʃʊər ɪʃ, -ˈtʃɜr-, -ˈtyʊər-, -ˈtɜr- /


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The decision was slammed as "amateurish" by former Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, who added that he was "staggered" that they would turn down the opportunity.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Speaking on Saturday, former captain Michael Vaughan said it would be "amateurish" to pass up the opportunity to play in Canberra.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Weldon, a doctor, issued an amateurish and delightful four-page statement afterward that confirms that doctors still cannot write.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2025

For years, the city has opted for amateurish temporary fixes, using asphalt to fill cracks and crevices the way you might use frosting to mask the collapse of a cake.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2024

Mrs. Janssen’s hidden pantry is amateurish by comparison.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse