amateurism
noun /ˈæmətərɪzəm/, /ˈæmətʃərɪzəm/
/ˈæmətərɪzəm/, /ˈæmətʃərɪzəm/
[uncountable]- the practice of taking part in a sport or other activity for pleasure, not as a job
- New rules on amateurism allow payment for promotional work.
- (usually disapproving) the fact of doing something in an way that shows no skill
- The simplistic camera work adds to the feeling of low-budget amateurism in this movie.