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

Whether it was her inexperience that caused her discomfort or her discomfort that led to her inexperience remained to be proven.

From Literature

Abbott was targeted in the first half as Leeds seized on his inexperience - although Leeds' goals were ultimately down to a collective failure.

From BBC

Her opponents say Takaichi’s comments reveal her inexperience and a measure of recklessness.

From The Wall Street Journal

A more seasoned performer might have pulled through, but his inexperience was telling.

From BBC

In those cases, poor behaviour is usually driven by inexperience or uncertainty, not intent.

From BBC

Related Words

• ignorance
• imperfection