inexperienced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexperienced
First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing inexperienced
Example Sentences
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She proceeded to become part of it, holding the down marker and helping educate the inexperienced students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
With inexperienced bowlers like Baker and Crocombe receiving longer contracts, Key was asked if a lack of extension for Carse revealed England's feelings on his international future.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Signs warn of dangerous conditions, and lifeguards often talk beachgoers out of entering the water if they appear inexperienced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven looked like the inexperienced defenders they are.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
I was young and inexperienced, and my coach was an Olympic medalist.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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