inexperience
Americannoun
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lack of experience.
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lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
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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 their inexperience became apparent when they barely survived a jittery ending to beat Iran 1-0 and advance to the knockout stage—and then slumped out with a 3-1 loss against the Netherlands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
But the team’s youth and inexperience proved to be a strength, not a weakness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
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
They named nine players in their matchday 23 who were aged 20 or younger, with that inexperience evident.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
But the same inexperience that made me cocky also made me unskilled.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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