Amateurism and Ability

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Amateurism noun - A lack of the level of skill associated with an expert or professional.

Usage example: the new defense secretary proceeded to criticize the amateurism of the nation's war effort up to that point

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Ability is an antonym for amateurism.

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Amateurism is an antonym for ability.

Nearby Word: able

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Ability and Amateurism. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/amateurism/ability

Amateurism & Ability. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/amateurism/ability>.

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