inexperienced

[in-ik-speer-ee-uhnst]

adjective

1. not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.

   Synonyms: naive, green, raw, unpracticed, inexpert, unskilled

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexperienced¹

First recorded in 1620–30; inexperience + -ed ²

Example Sentences

How fast those young, inexperienced players develop will determine how fast Colorado becomes competitive.

From Los Angeles Times

But at 19, the Frenchman is vastly inexperienced.

From BBC

Is it conceivable Amorim could give a debut to someone so inexperienced in such a big game?

From BBC

"I think every professional adviser makes mistakes, but the volume of and the consistency of these complex, high-risk, unregulated investments were just totally unsuitable for young, naive, kind of financially inexperienced footballers," said Rees.

From BBC

In the UK, all learners must have L plates at the front and rear of their vehicle - so other road users know they are inexperienced.

From BBC

Related Words

• immature 
• inept 
• naive 
• undisciplined 
• unschooled 
• unsophisticated 
• untried 
• young