inexpert

[ in-eks-purt, in-ik-spurt ]

adjective

1. not expert; unskilled.

inexpert

/ ɪnˈɛkspɜːt /

adjective

1. not expert; unskilled or unskilful; inept

Derived Forms

• inˈexpertly, adverb
• inˈexpertness, noun

Other Words From

• in·expert·ly adverb
• in·expert·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexpert¹

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

Example Sentences

The work in this instance is crude, and apparently done by an inexpert craftsman.

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Not a small proportion of the responsibility lies at the door of inexpert managers.

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It was like an inexpert boxer flailing according to rules unknownand Greys face flamed and actually turned anxious.

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When anything had to be done, to tell the truth, she was very inexpert—unready—deeply embarrassed with the unusual necessity.

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Also the cook and chambermaid are new, and remarkably inexpert.

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