inexperienced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexperienced
First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing inexperienced
Example Sentences
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Joey, a 23-year-old barista and would-be poet, is too sweet and inexperienced to grasp that Chuck is using her as a rebound girlfriend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
McCullum then saw an inexperienced England team beaten by 253 runs to leave the series level at 1-1, setting up a decider in Nottingham.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
He is marshalling an inexperienced team and the lack of senior players has shown.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
It was another obvious signal that San Antonio, despite its abundant talent, remains an inexperienced team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
I was frightened and inexperienced, and I knew that I had not gotten off on the right foot in my new life.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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