dabbler

Definitions

A person who follows a pursuit or activity superficially or without serious commitment.

Someone who engages in an activity in a casual or amateurish way.

Examples

He is a mere dabbler in the arts, never committing enough time to master any single technique.

Although she started as a dabbler in photography, her passion quickly grew into a full-time professional career.

Synonyms

amateur dilettante tinkerer layman nonprofessional hobbyist superficial participant

Antonyms

expert professional specialist master virtuoso authority dedicated practitioner