amateurishness

Example Sentences

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Certain costumes for the enchanted objects — I’m talking about you, flatware! — look dorky to the point of amateurishness, a shortcoming that can highlight Josh Walden’s stilted choreography.

From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2021

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 self-importance of refusing either item from a steward merits nothing but disdain at the amateurishness of Hamilton’s attempt to get into the royal box.

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2015

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