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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.

inexperience British  
/ ˌɪnɪkˈspɪərɪəns /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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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

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

Compensating for his inexperience, he is surrounding himself with seasoned aides recruited from past mayoral administrations and former US president Joe Biden's government.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 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

There’s Mom, Uncle Max, Prism, and even the kiss with Adam—I’m suffocating beneath the weight of life inexperience.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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