Novice

Amateur

Dilettante

Ignoramus

Inexpert

Layperson

Greenhorn

Beginner

1 Antonym: Novice

Even as a novice in the field, she had a strong passion for learning and growing.

As a novice baker, she was still learning how to make perfect cupcakes.

The club welcomed the novice members with a detailed orientation session.

The novice skier took a few lessons to build confidence on the slopes.

2 Antonym: Amateur

As an amateur photographer, he enjoyed taking pictures of nature on weekends.

She started as an amateur cook but soon developed her skills into a professional career.

Despite being an amateur, his enthusiasm for the sport was evident in every game.

The amateur race car driver competed in local events to gain more experience.

3 Antonym: Dilettante

Her friends described her as a dilettante in music, dabbling in various instruments without mastering any.

The professor criticized the dilettante approach of students who only skimmed the surface of complex topics.

He was a dilettante in the field of astronomy, interested in stargazing but lacking in-depth knowledge.

The art collector was wary of dilettantes who bought paintings without understanding their true value.

4 Antonym: Ignoramus

His ignorance about basic scientific principles made him come across as an ignoramus during the discussion.

She felt frustrated when her coworker acted like an ignoramus about the company's policies.

Despite being an ignoramus on the subject, he boldly expressed his opinions without seeking more information.

The teacher was patient with the student, understanding that everyone starts as an ignoramus in new subjects.