What is another word for Poetaster?
Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊɪtˌe͡ɪstə] (IPA) 
Poetaster is a term used to refer to a person who attempts to write poetry but lacks skill or artistic merit. Synonyms for poetaster include scribbler, versifier, rhymester, pretender, amateur, dabbler, hack, and dilettante. These terms suggest that the individual lacks the ability to create poetry that is meaningful, beautiful, or profound. A poetaster may write in a clumsy or contrived manner, using cliched phrases, awkward syntax, or forced rhymes. While a poetaster may have a genuine desire to express themselves through poetry, their lack of skill often results in work that is deemed superficial or frivolous.
