inexperienced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexperienced
First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing inexperienced
Example Sentences
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An inexperienced investor who had learned one of the market’s most basic and painful lessons—borrow too much, get burned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
It's a dream for surfers, but can quickly become a nightmare for inexperienced swimmers thrashed by strong currents.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
And she denied that he was "unprepared or inexperienced" because of his nine years away from Westminster while Greater Manchester mayor.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Early success with AI tools may favor the inexperienced and unjaded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Later, the Agency sent an inexperienced undercover agent, codenamed COMPASS, to pose as a janitor at a residence hall for American embassy staff in Moscow.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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