Is the word amateur a verb or an adjective?

"Amateur" is primarily an adjective. It describes someone who does something for pleasure or without professional training, like "an amateur photographer."

However, "amateur" can also be used as a noun. It refers to a person who engages in an activity as a hobby, like "He's an amateur at painting."

It's important to note that "amateur" is *not* a verb. There's no verb form of "amateur" in standard English.