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

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

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

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

Related Words

• ignorance
• imperfection