uninitiated

/ ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. 1. not having gained knowledge or experience of a particular subject or activity

   2. ( as collective noun ; preceded by the )

      the uninitiated

Example Sentences

To the uninitiated, signs of stars aligning are there in the crisp Glaswegian sky.

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“Come See Me in the Good Light” features other segments that provide a snapshot of Gibson’s life and career, which is useful for the uninitiated.

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It is true that basing a fiction on a lot of arcane knowledge runs the risk of leaving the uninitiated confused or simply unengaged.

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For the uninitiated, what exactly does a set decorator do?

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Traders and brokerage firms have always used jargon and slang that sound like gibberish to the uninitiated.

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