Inexperience

/ˌɪnɪkˈspɪərəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of lacking experience in a particular field or activity.

His inexperience in handling complex negotiations was evident during the meeting.

The quality of being inexperienced; lack of knowledge or skill.

Her inexperience in programming made the project more challenging than anticipated.

The condition of being untrained or unversed in a certain area.

Despite his inexperience, he managed to impress everyone with his creativity.

The period during which one is learning or is new to a certain role or task.

Most people go through a phase of inexperience before they become proficient in their jobs.

From in- 'not' + experience

lack of experience

A situation where someone does not have the necessary expertise.

greenhorn

A person who is new or inexperienced in a particular activity.

wet behind the ears

An expression describing someone who is still inexperienced.

newcomer

A person who has recently arrived or started.

amateur

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.

Rookie

He's just a rookie in the field, so don't expect too much.

Noob

Don't be such a noob; everyone starts somewhere!