inexperienced
word
Definition
Someone who is inexperienced has little or no practice or knowledge in a particular activity or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe someone new to a job or situation. Common collocations: 'young and inexperienced,' 'an inexperienced driver.' Slightly formal but neutral; avoid using for highly negative judgment.
Spanish: inexperto - sin experienciaPortuguese (BR): inexperiente - sem experiênciaPortuguese (PT): inexperiente - sem experiênciaChinese (Simplified): 缺乏经验的 - 没有经验的Chinese (Traditional): 缺乏經驗的 - 沒有經驗的Hindi: अनुभवहीनArabic: غير خبير - عديم الخبرةBengali: অভিজ্ঞতাহীন - অনভিজ্ঞRussian: неопытныйJapanese: 未経験の - 経験が浅いVietnamese: thiếu kinh nghiệmKorean: 경험이 없는 - 미숙한Turkish: deneyimsizUrdu: ناتجربہ کارIndonesian: tidak berpengalaman
Example Sentences
The inexperienced worker asked many questions.
basic
He is an inexperienced driver.
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The team was very inexperienced.
basic
She made a few mistakes because she’s still inexperienced.
natural
Don’t worry if you feel inexperienced—you’ll learn fast.
natural
Most of the staff are pretty inexperienced, so training is important.
natural