inexperienced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexperienced
First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed 2
Vocabulary lists containing inexperienced
Example Sentences
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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
McInnes said his team looked young and inexperienced against Jablonec.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
When Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund unraveled last month, veterans on Wall Street saw it as the latest cautionary tale of hubris—another inexperienced, overconfident investor taking on too much risk with far too much leverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
It's a dream for surfers, but can quickly become a nightmare for inexperienced swimmers thrashed by strong currents.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
It takes two keys to open it, and the assistant director seems inexperienced with the lock.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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