Someone that is new at something and has no idea what they are doing, but has potential to learn

Originated from the root n00b

Not as harsh a connotation as its preceding morpheme due to the fact that it is combined with the word "amateur"; emphasizing the fact that, unlike the actual meaning of the word n00b, the noobateur has the capability and desire to learn whatever it is that they do not currently know
Noobateur: "We had to restart Resident Evil 5 on medium because it was too difficult on hard."

Complete Stranger: "Pshh...Noobateurs"
by 12345673000 March 20, 2009
Get the noobateur mug.