Crossword Genius

Lacking skill - true aim has gone astray (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amateurish

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'lacking skill true aim has gone astray' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'true aim has gone astray' is the wordplay.
'gone astray' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen this in other clues).
'true'+'aim'+'has'='trueaimhas'
'trueaimhas' anagrammed gives 'AMATEURISH'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for amateurish that I've seen before include "using little craft, perhaps" , "Lay" , "Not very professional" , "done imperfectly" , "Inept, unskilful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.