Dabbler

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who engages in an activity casually and without serious commitment, often pretending to a knowledge they have not properly acquired.

“He was a dabbler who had tried painting, sculpture, and photography without ever mastering any of them.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdæbələ(r)/

Syllables

dab·bler

Related Words

Synonyms

dilettantesciolist

Antonyms

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Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double B and ends in LER. The DAB opening is shared with DABBING and DABBLED. LER is a less common word ending.

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Scrabble

Double B (3 pts each) adds value. Hooks to DABBLERS with S. A reliable 7-letter play for moderate scoring in the endgame.

Words Related to Dabbler

Words one letter different

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babbler dabbled dabbles

Words you can make from Dabbler

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