nonprofessional
Does it casually
Nonprofessional describes someone who isn't a member of a particular profession or who lacks professional training: nonprofessional actors, nonprofessional investors.
The term is neutral, unlike amateur, which can imply inferior quality.
A nonprofessional may be highly skilled but simply not employed in that field: The rescue was performed by nonprofessional volunteers.
One who lacks experience
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- dabblerOne who skims surfaces
recreational · self-taught · weekend · part-time · untrained · inexperienced · unschooled · dilettante
Ardent admirer of something
- collectorOne who gathers items
- crafterOne who creates handmade items
- DIYerSelf-reliant home improver
- tinkererHobbyist who adjusts mechanisms
pastime · gardener · photographer · woodworker · homebrewer · birdwatcher · quilter · knitter
Relaxed, not official
- relaxedFree of stress
- leisureFree time for relaxation
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
- spontaneousArising without external cause
easygoing · laid-back · unstructured · flexible · unconventional · unpretentious · natural · low-key
Lacking official authorization
- uncertifiedLacking official approval
- unqualifiedLacking required credentials
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- unregisteredNot formally recorded
unofficial · unsanctioned · bootleg · illicit · rogue · underground · black-market · unregulated
Not yet compensated
- charitableGiving to those needing
- altruisticConcerned for others' welfare
- philanthropicDevoted to human welfare
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
activism · goodwill · humanitarian · civic · benevolent · fundraising · helping · grassroots
beginner
One who lacks experience
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
dabbler · recreational · self-taught · weekend · part-time · untrained · inexperienced · unschooled · dilettante · tinkerer
enthusiast
Ardent admirer of something
tinkerer · pastime · gardener · photographer · woodworker · homebrewer · birdwatcher · quilter · knitter · scrapbooker
informal
Relaxed, not official
- relaxedFree of stress
- leisureFree time for relaxation
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
spontaneous · easygoing · laid-back · unstructured · flexible · unconventional · unpretentious · natural · low-key · offhand
unaccredited
Lacking official authorization
- uncertifiedLacking official approval
- unqualifiedLacking required credentials
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
unregistered · unofficial · unsanctioned · bootleg · illicit · rogue · underground · black-market · unregulated · quack
unpaid
Not yet compensated
- charitableGiving to those needing
- altruisticConcerned for others' welfare
- philanthropicDevoted to human welfare
donation · activism · goodwill · humanitarian · civic · benevolent · fundraising · helping · grassroots · nonprofit
- amateuramateur, hobbyist, dilettante, amateur league, novice
- amateursamateur, hobbyist, dabbler, novice, beginner
nonprofessionalprofessional
Credentialed in one's field
pro · paid · career · vocational · salaried