dilettante
noun | /dilettante/
a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge
dilettante
noun | /dilettante/
Advanced WordsHARDa person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge
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"He was dismissed as a dilettante by serious scholars."
"The gallery showcased works by both professionals and dilettantes."
Mnemonic Trick
DILETTANTE → DABBLE + TANTE: someone who dabbles (not a true expert).
Etymology
From Italian dilettante “lover of the arts,” from dilettare “to delight.”
Implies superficial or amateurish engagement.
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