ˈæ.mə.tə ˈæ.mə.tɚ ˈæ.mə.tə ˈæ.mə.tɚ ˈæ.mə.tʃʊɚ.ɪʃ ʌnˈpeɪd engaged in as a pastime an amateur painter gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals recreational golfers reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating unpaid extras in the documentary lacking professional skill or expertise a very amateurish job inexpert but conscientious efforts an unskilled painting someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime an athlete who does not play for pay