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inexperience

American  
[in-ik-speer-ee-uhns] / ˌɪn ɪkˈspɪər i əns /

noun

  1. lack of experience.

  2. lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.


inexperience British  
/ ˌɪnɪkˈspɪərɪəns /

noun

  1. lack of experience or of the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of inexperience

From the Late Latin word inexperientia, dating back to 1590–1600. See in- 3, experience

Example Sentences

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Instead of controlled lab tasks, they analyzed how the brain responds during natural viewing experiences.

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

Flash forward to switching on the television in 2035 and there will of course have been certain technological transformations – perhaps more immersive viewing experiences or some shows viewed through augmented reality glasses.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

In the not-so-distant future, the league promises, MLS superfans and casuals will have fully personalized viewing experiences of the game, more metrics than they can handle, and answers to all of their questions.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2024

It further lessens the opportunities for communal viewing experiences, or stumbling upon something that broadens your outlook.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

If you’re looking for a way into an imposing and eclectic body of work, here are my nine recommendations for essential Spike Lee viewing experiences, sorted according to what you gotta have.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2020

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