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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Inexperience, he thinks, helped him not overthink the assignment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
"Inexperience puts drivers, their passengers, and other road users at greater risk," she said.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Inexperience can lead to breakdowns, and breakdowns can lead to goals.
From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021
Villanova Inexperience is the main concern for the Wildcats.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2019
Inexperience is a perpetual feeder of the springs of romance.
From The American Mind The E. T. Earl Lectures by Perry, Bliss
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