triflers

plural of trifler
as in amateurs
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science he was never taken seriously as a comic book artist, with most illustrators regarding him as a mere trifler

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Noun
  • The current entry system for amateurs, which includes not only high schoolers but also international players who sign at 16, is hardly a model of economic efficiency.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • The Montauk surfing scene took off in the 1960s, when pros and amateurs descended on the area for what are said to be the best waves on the East Coast and became part of the landscape.
    Mike Albo, Curbed, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • On Sundays, Kenyon opens the gates of his homestead to kids from Cherbourg, and anyone else who wants to ride bulls.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • On the rocks below, instructors help complete beginners fasten their harnesses, chalk their hands and search for the next hold on the granite wall.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Who a Rucking Vest Is For Buyers range from beginners walking the neighborhood to elite athletes chasing competition standards.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The free Apple Photos is approachable for photography novices but still powerful enough to satisfy those who want extra control.
    Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • To create something wholly new, the narrative team looked back to other games with a low barrier to entry, particularly early 2000s Nintendo consoles that invited novices to join the fold.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
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“Triflers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triflers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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