inexperience
Americannoun
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lack of experience.
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lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
noun
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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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But the team’s youth and inexperience proved to be a strength, not a weakness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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
In those cases, poor behaviour is usually driven by inexperience or uncertainty, not intent.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 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
Despite their welcome, I could not bring myself to speak much at our meal, so sensible am I of my youth and inexperience, so anxious am I for their approbation.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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