amateurishness

Example Sentences

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But the haste and amateurishness of the process raised suspicions about true motives.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2019

But this ostensible amateurishness may be exactly what sells “Be More Chill” to its young target audience.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2019

If the contestants’ lack of skill comes across as amateurishness, the hosts’ professional unprofessionalism—including their teasing—comes through as authenticity.

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2018

The ads have an amateurish feel, albeit that the amateurishness is executed in a totally professional manner.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2013

In spite of the amateurishness and opportunism of their leaders, the PAC rank and file displayed great courage and fortitude in their demonstrations at Sharpeville and Langa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela