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dilettante

Noun:

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

Example sentence:

She was labeled as a dilettante because she dabbled in painting, writing, and music, without ever fully mastering any of them.

Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of a dilettante.

Example sentence:

His dilettante attempts at playing the piano were evident from the lack of dedication and progress he showed.