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dilettante

UK
/ˌdɪl.əˈtɑːn.teɪ/
US
/ˌdɪl.əˈtɑːn.teɪ/

Translations

dilettantenoun
dilettantes
pl
UK
/ˌdɪl.əˈtɑːn.teɪ/
US
/ˌdɪl.əˈtɑːn.teɪ/
He was considered a dilettante in the field of art.
Его считали дилетантом в области искусства.
Additional translations
профан
любитель
Synonyms
rookie
dabbler
layman
amateur
novice
nonprofessional
dilettanteadjective
UK
/ˌdɪl.əˈtæn.ti/
US
/ˌdɪl.əˈtɑːn.ti/
His dilettante approach to painting was evident in his lack of technique.
Его дилетантский подход к живописи был очевиден в его отсутствии техники.
Synonyms
half-hearted
casual
desultory
perfunctory
cursory
unskilled
inexpert
inexperienced
unprofessional
nonprofessional
dabbling
superficial
amateurish
dilettantinoun

dilettante

dilettanti
pl
UK
/ˌdɪl.əˈtɑːn.ti/
US
/ˌdɪl.əˈtɑːn.ti/
The art exhibition was filled with works by dilettanti.
Художественная выставка была заполнена работами дилетантов.
Additional translations
любители
непрофессионалы
Synonyms
novice
amateur
dabbler
layperson
nonprofessional

Definitions

dilettantenoun
A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
Although he enjoyed painting, he was considered a dilettante by his peers because he never took any formal classes.
A person with an amateur interest in the arts.
She was a dilettante in the world of classical music, attending concerts occasionally but never studying the subject deeply.
dilettanteadjective
Having a superficial or amateurish interest in a subject or field, often without serious commitment or knowledge.
Her dilettante approach to painting meant she never took any formal classes, but she enjoyed experimenting with colors on weekends.
dilettantinoun
People who cultivate an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
The gallery was filled with dilettanti who appreciated art but lacked formal training.
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