inexperienced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexperienced
First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing inexperienced
Example Sentences
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Still, England are only one injury away from some inexperienced reserves.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 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
But now Wall Street sees him as the latest cautionary tale of hubris—an inexperienced investor taking on too much risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
They are nowhere near the level they think they are, mediocre players, inexperienced staff, incompetent board.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
And added, “Our chances are not so hot. Our varsity is undoubtedly slower than last year’s shell, and is inexperienced entirely in racing.”
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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