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Dictionary Term: Poetaster

Description:

A poetaster refers to an amateur or mediocre poet who lacks skill, talent, or artistic merit. It is often used in a derogatory manner to describe someone who attempts to write poetry but fails to produce impressive or meaningful work.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: A person who writes or attempts to write poetry, but lacks skill or talent in doing so.
  2. Noun: One who pretends or perceives themselves as a poet, but is regarded as untalented or lacking genuine artistic ability.

Sample Sentences:

  • "The local poetry competition was dominated by poetasters, producing uninspiring verses."
  • "His attempts at becoming a renowned poet were laughable, as he was merely a poetaster with no originality."

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