amateurishly

/ˈæm.ə.tər.ɪʃ.li/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌæm.əˈtʊr.ɪʃ.li/ (ame, ipa)

amateurishly — adverb

1. with poor technique or judgement, so the result feels rough, untrained, or below

1.副詞C1
釋義

with poor technique or judgement, so the result feels rough, untrained, or below a professional standard.

例句

Beatriz cut the video amateurishly, leaving jumpy scenes and uneven sound.

verb + amateurishly for poor-quality work

The banner was painted amateurishly, with crooked letters across the school gate.

passive: be + past participle + amateurishly

同義詞
  • badly

    broader and more neutral; does not specifically suggest an untrained standard

  • clumsily

    often points to awkward movement, while amateurishly criticises the quality of the work

  • inexpertly

    more formal and focuses on lack of technical skill

反義詞
  • professionally

    with the smooth skill and finish expected from trained workers

  • skilfully

    emphasises successful technique rather than professional polish

文法句型

verb + amateurishly

be + past participle + amateurishly

用法筆記

Usually criticises how a task, performance, or piece of work is done, not the person's legal status as an amateur. It often appears with verbs such as cut, paint, handle, repair, or play, where the weak result is easy to notice.

常見錯誤

❌The school band sounded amateurishly.
✅The school band sounded amateurish.
💡after linking verbs like 'sound' or 'look', use the adjective 'amateurish', not the adverb.