Dabblingness

/ˈdæblɪŋnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or characteristic of being a dabbler; the tendency to engage in activities casually without deep commitment or expertise.

Etymology

From 'dabbling' plus the noun suffix '-ness,' creating an abstract noun describing the quality of dabbling behavior or attitude.

Kelly Says

The concept of 'dabblingness' was celebrated by polymaths like Benjamin Franklin, who treated his dabblingness as a strength—his casual exploration of electricity, printing, politics, and writing made him one of history's most versatile minds.

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