amateurishness

Example Sentences

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But it’s more redolent with amateurishness than reeking of it.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2021

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

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2019

There is an agreeable amateurishness about them, but they seem to have an attitude.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2018

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

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