Synonyms of dilettante

Noun


1. dabbler, dilettante, sciolist, amateur

usage: an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

Adjective


1. dilettante, dilettantish, dilettanteish, sciolistic, superficial (vs. profound)

usage: showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish; "his dilettantish efforts at painting"

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Definition and meaning of dilettante (Dictionary)