dilettantism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dilettantism
First recorded in 1800–10; dilettante + -ism
Example Sentences
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He used the word "dilettantism" to describe the first race of the season, where Ocon received three separate penalties in one grand prix as a result of a series of errors by team and driver.
From BBC • May 7, 2023
The flaw in this reasoning—aside from its historical dilettantism and cruel disregard for the lives it will destroy—is that it flatly contradicts precedent.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2022
Reed is far from the first rock star to – with varying levels of dilettantism – write poetry outside of their song lyrics.
From The Guardian • Mar. 2, 2018
But opening a restaurant is more than just dilettantism, he said.
From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2010
This is however not the case with F——, who is completely absorbed in the vortex of dilettantism and dogmatism, and really believes himself quite adapted to be a Minister.
From Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix
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