tenderfoot
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for tenderfoot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone new to something and lacking experience.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Formed from tender and foot, referring to the delicate feet of newcomers to ranching or mining areas. First recorded in 1866.
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