inexperienced
ih-nuhk-SPEER-ree-uhnst
Inexperienced (adjective) means lacking the knowledge or skill gained from doing something before; new to it. Example: “The airline was criticised for putting inexperienced pilots on long-haul flights.”
adjective
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Lacking the knowledge or skill gained from doing something before; new to it.
"The airline was criticised for putting inexperienced pilots on long-haul flights."
"As an inexperienced cook, she burned the sauce twice."
How to use inexperienced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNew to something, and it shows in how confidently or well they do it.
Common pairings
inexperienced driver
young and inexperienced
relatively inexperienced
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inexperienced
- Superlative
- most inexperienced
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The airline was criticised for putting _____ pilots on long-haul flights.
Etymology
From in- + experienced, from experience.
Synonyms
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What does “inexperienced” mean?
The word “inexperienced” means lacking the knowledge or skill gained from doing something before; new to it. In plain terms, new to something, and it shows in how confidently or well they do it.
How do you pronounce “inexperienced”?
“Inexperienced” is pronounced ih-nuhk-SPEER-ree-uhnst (/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ in IPA).
How do you use “inexperienced” in a sentence?
Here is “inexperienced” used in a sentence: “The airline was criticised for putting inexperienced pilots on long-haul flights.”
What is the opposite of “inexperienced”?
The opposite of “inexperienced” — its antonyms — is experienced.
What part of speech is “inexperienced”?
“Inexperienced” is an adjective.
Is “inexperienced” a common word?
“Inexperienced” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
