Definition of Dilettante

a person whose interest in an art or in an area of knowledge is not very serious

Examples of Dilettante in a sentence

When it comes to learning how to play the guitar, my daughter is a dilettante who will practice one day but not the next day.  🔊

The veteran reporters viewed the new guy as a dilettante who would not take his job as seriously as they took their careers.  🔊

Because Peter studied music composition for eight years, he is definitely not a dilettante in the field of music.  🔊

The critics did not see the heiress as a serious filmmaker, only as a dilettante who was bored with her life.  🔊

Although Gary purchased an expensive camera, he is a dilettante because he rarely takes pictures.  🔊

Even though I have only been employed for a few months as a computer programmer, I am not a dilettante because my work is very important to me.  🔊

Without any formal training, Kara is simply a dilettante and not a professional dancer.  🔊

It was obvious from the pianist’s poor performance that he was a dilettante who had no interest in cultivating his talent.  🔊

If Mark wants to be seen as more than a dilettante, he needs to take a few more art classes so he can demonstrate his knowledge of the subject.  🔊

As long as Jennifer is unwilling to put in the work, she will remain a dilettante and never become a famous actress.  🔊

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