inexperience
Americannoun
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lack of experience.
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lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of inexperience
From the Late Latin word inexperientia, dating back to 1590–1600. See in- 3, experience
Example Sentences
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He was worried his relative inexperience could impact perception, but it "never came up" on set, he tells me.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Police crash investigator Godfrey Barlow concluded excessive speed was a factor in the crash along with the inexperience of the driver.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
But he promoted the marketing executive at Freixe’s request, catching the attention of other senior managers because of her relative inexperience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
St. John Bosco’s inexperience at quarterback and the absence of an elite running back also were exposed.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025
When she had first told Sister Ailan about her vision, she omitted the feelings that had been so upsetting, fearing they were a sign of weakness or inexperience.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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