amature or amateur

Amateur refers to an unprofessional who is unqualified or insufficiently skilled for a task or job.

Dave is still an amateur at playing the guitar.

Amature is the incorrect spelling of the word, amateur. The confusion might arise based on how it is pronounced.

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• soar vs sore
• woman vs women
• buttox vs buttocks
• ninty vs ninety
• heal vs heel
• writting vs writing
• greatful vs grateful

Definitions

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• n  someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
• n  an athlete who does not play for pay
• s  engaged in as a pastime
  an amateur painter
  gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals
• s  lacking professional skill or expertise
  a very amateurish job

News & Articles

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• Turtles, Black Mambas, Keystones crowned DGASL champions
  The Douglas Girls Amature Softball League (DGASL) crowned three champions on Saturday, June 22 in its season ending double elimination tournament at the 15th Street Park.
  June 26, 2013 - Douglas Dispatch

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• Amateur boxers get their night to shine at Turner Hall
  Other than qualifiers for national tournaments, amateur boxers have few chances to compete in Milwaukee.
  June 13, 2013 - NBC26 Green Bay
• State Games amateur golf heats up in Day 1
  In the blistering heat, 57 amateur golfers took to the greens at Northwood Country Club in Day 1 action of the State Games of Mississippi junior golf tournament.
  June 13, 2013 - The Meridian Star
• Amateur Tom Werkmeister wins Michigan Open
  Tom Werkmeister of Kentwood has become the first amateur to win the Michigan Open since 1975.
  June 13, 2013 - Toledo News Now