fledgling

fledgling

noun

Definition of FLEDGLING

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity <at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills>

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

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

Near Antonyms expert, master, pro, professional

Antonyms old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran