inexperienced

American

[in-ik-speer-ee-uhnst] / ˌɪn ɪkˈspɪər i ənst /

adjective

not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.

Synonyms:

naive, green, raw, unpracticed, inexpert, unskilled

Etymology

Origin of inexperienced

First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed ²

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Bosses are implementing morning and evening check-ins to help inexperienced employees course-correct and ask questions, said Barrocas, the CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Raman, who had endorsed Bass’ reelection before throwing her hat in at the last minute, came off as inexperienced, touchy and unprepared.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Abid: As good as City are they seemed really inexperienced today.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

They can expire worthless, and investors inexperienced with trading them should treat them with caution.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

We’d taken him on a dozen rides through the open pasture, but he was inexperienced, skittish, unpredictable.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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