adjective as in strong fondness

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amateur, layperson, novice

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Example Sentences

Example:He is an amateur in the field of computer science and lacks the formal qualifications of his colleagues.

Definition:A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than money or as their main job, often lacking expertise or professional training.

From amateur

Example:While everyone is a layperson in matters of law, important decisions require the advice of a legal expert.

Definition:A person who is not an expert or professional in a particular field; often used of a member of the general public.

From layperson

Example:The novice had many questions in the first meeting with the team.

Definition:A person who is new to an area of activity and has little or no experience of it.

From novice