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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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
Her opponents say Takaichi’s comments reveal her inexperience and a measure of recklessness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
There were around 2,300 traffic-related fatalities last year, with over a third attributed to driver inexperience or recklessness.
From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025
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 • Nov. 10, 2025
By the time I realized what I was doing and thought about my inexperience in this particular art, I was already at the top of the branches and plucking coconuts.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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