Dilettante
Meaning: A person who dabbles in an area of interest without serious commitment or expertise.
Example
- He was a dilettante in music, starting three instruments but practicing none of them for long.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms:
dabbleramateurtrifler
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “dilettante”?
Answer: A) A person who dabbles in an area of interest without serious commitment or expertise.
“Dilettante” means: A person who dabbles in an area of interest without serious commitment or expertise.
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