inexpert

American  

[in-eks-purt, in-ik-spurt] / ɪnˈɛks pɜrt, ˌɪn ɪkˈspɜrt /

adjective

1. not expert; unskilled.

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inexpert British  

/ ɪnˈɛkspɜːt /

adjective

1. not expert; unskilled or unskilful; inept

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Other Word Forms

• inexpertly adverb
• inexpertness noun

Etymology

Origin of inexpert

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word inexpertus. See in- ³, expert

Example Sentences

Animal advocates are also concerned that these lions could be inbred as a result of poorly managed, inexpert breeding programs.

From National Geographic

That exposed a fact that the post-civil war triumphalism and lavish spending had papered over: He and his family were inexpert stewards of the government, especially on economic issues.

From New York Times

Science and our own inexpert judgement are all we have to rely on as we navigate what I hope will be the final chapter of this long ordeal.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s not surprising: Conspiracy theorists often aim to ply the inexpert masses with plausible-sounding but inaccurate legalisms in order to sow confusion.

From Los Angeles Times

So until I can get back there to visit, I'll raise a glass with my friends on this side of the continent, and replicate a Zuni meal in my own rushed and inexpert way.

From Salon