[f. as prec. + -NESS.] The quality of being amateurish; the appearance of being an amateur, and not a professional worker.
1865. Pall Mall G., 1 May, 11. Making allowances for a certain amateurishness which time will cure. Ibid., March 3, 6/2. The essence of amateurishness is the undertaking of difficult tasks in a spirit of condescension.
1881. Standard, 9 May. The amateurishness of the gentleman and the self-consciousness of the lady.
