inexperienced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexperienced
First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Not surprisingly, it’s extremely unnerving for inexperienced skiers or for people who have a healthy fear of heights.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
In the face of adversity, an inexperienced leader will lean on those who share his grievances and worldview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Marsh said he had no concerns over what will be a fairly inexperienced pace attack also featuring Xavier Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis, who was a last-minute replacement for Cummins.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
That was an extraordinary way to say: You are so unprofessional and inexperienced that I’m not even going to discipline you because you never had any business in this position in the first place.
From Slate • Jan. 23, 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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