trifler

as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science he was never taken seriously as a comic book artist, with most illustrators regarding him as a mere trifler

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Noun
  • In fact, there are literally hundreds of platforms, tools, and applications out there that are designed to help amateurs and professionals execute engaging and follow-worthy social campaigns.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • These small-business owners often begin as amateurs pursuing a side gig: students moonlighting as wedding photographers, cashiers doing calligraphy after work.
    Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The nonprofit provides underprivileged kids with a custom birthday cake free of charge.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • With kids living far away, couples become cohabitants without much reason for romance, or the excitement love creates, making two people as one.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Some drivers cost less than $10, but these are entirely meant for beginners.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In the film, former Olympian Irving Blitzer, played by the late actor, coaches a novice four-man bobsleigh team from Jamaica.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Mood and well-being of novice open water swimmers and controls during an introductory outdoor swimming programme: A feasibility study Biology.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Trifler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifler. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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