amateurish

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC

It would be "amateurish" if England continue with their plan not to play in a pink-ball warm-up match before the second Ashes Test, says former captain Michael Vaughan.

From BBC

Tenderfoot grew out of “Up and Vanished,” which chronicled Lindsey’s overtly amateurish but sincere attempt to shed light on the unsolved disappearance in 2005 of a schoolteacher in Georgia.

From New York Times

He also said both men told "many lies" throughout the investigation and trial and described their efforts to cover their tracks as "amateurish".

From BBC