inexperienced

adjective/ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/

Frequency rank: #7,660 most common English word

Meaning

Lacking the knowledge or skill that comes from practice or training.

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Example sentence

The manager paired the inexperienced employee with a seasoned mentor to help her learn the ropes.

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