inexperience
noun
in·ex·pe·ri·ence
ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 
1
: lack of practical experience
2
: lack of knowledge of the ways of the world
Examples of inexperience in a Sentence
He blames his mistakes on inexperience.
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Despite his youth and relative inexperience, Ellison impressed those around him.
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Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
His temper and apparent madness was a big issue, as was the inexperience and limited reach of his nascent political organization.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
His temper and apparent madness was a big issue, as was the inexperience and limited reach of his nascent political organization.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inexperience
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“Inexperience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexperience. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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