tenderfoot

ten·der·foot

noun \ˈten-dər-ˌfu̇t\

plural ten·der·feet\-ˌfēt\ also ten·der·foots\-ˌfu̇ts\

Definition of TENDERFOOT

1

: a newcomer in a comparatively rough or newly settled region; especially : one not hardened to frontier or outdoor life

2

: an inexperienced beginner : novice <a political tenderfoot>

Examples of TENDERFOOT

1. <skateboarders who are tenderfeet will inevitably fall as they learn their first moves>

First Known Use of TENDERFOOT

1849

Related to TENDERFOOT

Synonyms: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, beginner, tyro, virgin

Antonyms: old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Related Words: boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms: expert, master, pro, professional

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Rhymes with TENDERFOOT

acre-foot, arrowroot, athlete's foot, bitterroot, cajeput, dorsal root, fescue foot, fibrous root, gingerroot, hand and foot, orrisroot, pussyfoot, puttyroot, underfoot