— amateurishly , adv. — amateurishness , n.
/am'euh choor"ish, -cherr"-, -tyoor"-, -terr"-/ , adj.
characteristic of an amateur, esp. in having the faults or deficiencies of an amateur; inept: Though an enthusiastic violinist, he gave an amateurish performance.
[ 1860-65; AMATEUR + -ISH 1 ]