The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word UNACCOMPLISHED
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The straight part
We know that "like amateur" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like amateur = unaccomplished.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNACCOMPLISHED mean?
UNACCOMPLISHED adjective- Not accomplished; Not having occurred or been successfully carried out.
- Not accomplished; having few skills or achievements.