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

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2021

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

It is this air of slightly wild, unstyled amateurishness that shines through Diego’s reminiscences.

From The Guardian • May 19, 2017

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