inexperienced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexperienced
First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing inexperienced
Example Sentences
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They were also too young and too inexperienced, a collection of individuals but not a unit - no identity, no discernible style of play.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
She viewed Steven as too young, too inexperienced, too unprepared, she testified.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
It is their job to maintain discipline on land, to watch out for the crew members, some of whom are very young and inexperienced, and to co-ordinate with the local authorities during port calls.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
It said an inexperienced third officer was at the helm and there was no lookout on duty, describing it as "serious negligence".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
She was awful at dispensing romantic advice, being so inexperienced in the field herself.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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