dilettantes

Definitions

A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.

A dabbler who engages in an activity or field of study in a superficial or amateurish way.

Examples

The art gallery was filled with dilettantes who pretended to understand the complex symbolism behind the abstract paintings.

He dismissed the critics as mere dilettantes who lacked the formal training to truly appreciate the nuances of classical music.

Synonyms

amateurs dabblers laymen nonprofessionals hobbyists tyros superficial enthusiasts

Antonyms

experts professionals masters specialists connoisseurs authorities adepts