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dabblers

/ˈdæblərz/

NOUN

1. People who engage in activities casually or without serious commitment

People who take an occasional or superficial interest in various activities, subjects, or fields without pursuing them deeply or developing extensive expertise.

1.1. Casual participation in hobbies and interests

People who explore different hobbies, creative activities, or subjects for enjoyment or curiosity rather than professional achievement or serious commitment.

Synonyms

  • amateurs
  • dilettantes
  • dilettanti
  • hobbyists
  • enthusiasts
  • buffs
  • aficionados
  • devotees
  • fans

Antonyms

  • professionals
  • experts
  • specialists
  • authorities
  • pros

Examples

  • The art class welcomed both beginners and experienced dabblers looking to explore their creativity.
  • The gardening club attracted dabblers who enjoyed experimenting with different plants.
  • The workshop encouraged casual dabblers to discover new creative interests.

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1.2. People with limited knowledge or experience

People who have only superficial knowledge or limited practical experience in a particular subject or field.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • experts
  • professionals
  • specialists
  • authorities

Examples

  • The technical project required experienced specialists rather than amateur dabblers.
  • The coding workshop provided an accessible introduction for dabblers interested in programming.
  • Experienced researchers helped the scientific dabblers understand the fundamentals of the subject.

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1.3. People who experiment casually with different things

People who enjoy tinkering with objects, systems, or ideas, often experimenting without pursuing a particular activity professionally.

Synonyms

  • tinkerers
  • potterers
  • putterers
  • amateurs

Examples

  • The electronics dabblers spent their weekends experimenting with old radios and circuit boards.
  • Computer dabblers often enjoy testing new software and hardware in their spare time.

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