inexperience
Americannoun
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lack of experience.
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lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
noun
Other Word Forms
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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Polls currently indicate that he too would be favourite in the elections – but his youth and inexperience could start to tell once campaigning gets underway.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
During her long career, people died, whether from the intrinsic dangers of open water or the dangers caused by short-staffing and inexperience among lifeguards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Schlossberg’s inexperience and total lack of punctiliousness would make him a horrible candidate for mayor, president, governor, even comptroller.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
The article contends that Raman employed divisive tactics by falsely claiming Pratt and Bass were coordinating against her, a characterization that drew audience laughter and demonstrated her inexperience and insufficient preparation for the mayoral contest.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
In the teeth of every difficulty, in spite of inexperience, of primitive implements, of bad luck and of Snowball’s treachery, the work had been finished punctually to the very day!
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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