inexperience

American  

[in-ik-speer-ee-uhns] / ˌɪn ɪkˈspɪər i əns /

noun

1. lack of experience.

2. lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.

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inexperience British  

/ ˌɪnɪkˈspɪərɪəns /

noun

1. lack of experience or of the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

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Other Word Forms

• inexperienced adjective

Etymology

Origin of inexperience

From the Late Latin word inexperientia, dating back to 1590–1600. See in- ³, experience

Example Sentences

St. John Bosco’s inexperience at quarterback and the absence of an elite running back also were exposed.

From Los Angeles Times

There were around 2,300 traffic-related fatalities last year, with over a third attributed to driver inexperience or recklessness.

From Barron's

While the global appeal of the Premier League would attract the biggest set of eyes, the demanding and physical nature of England's top flight may not suit a player of the Brazilian's inexperience.

From BBC

But Mamdani’s speech was not the ritual of unity and healing they wanted and expected, and they were reduced to mumbled excuses about the microphone, his tone of voice and his inexperience.

From Salon

England's collective inexperience in Australian conditions will fuel questions over their limited preparation time.

From BBC

Related Words

• ignorance
• imperfection