Am`a*teur" (&?;), n. [F., fr. L. amator lover, fr. amare to love.] A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; esp. one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.

• A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; esp. one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.
       She is an accomplished amateur woodworker.
  
• Someone who pursues something part time, as a hobby or not very seriously
  
• Someone who is inept.
       The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.
  
• non-professional
  
• created, done, or populated by a amateurs or non-professionals
       amateur sports
  
• showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent
       Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.