Synonyms of newbie

newbie

noun

ˈnü-bē 

as in novice

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novice
• beginner
• newcomer
• rookie
• apprentice
• freshman
• greenhorn
• neophyte
• fledgling
• virgin
• tyro
• recruit
• tenderfoot
• student
• novitiate
• colt
• rook
• cub
• punk
• babe
• abecedarian
• amateur
• boot
• trainee
• learner
• candidate
• dilettante
• dabbler
• entrant
• probationer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veteran
• vet
• expert
• master
• pro
• professional
• old-timer
• old hand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of newbie

Alice craves mentorship but can’t help noting how often Nora drinks on the job; Nora, who discovers Alice having a panic attack in the bathroom, wonders whether the newbie stands a chance of making it in the Bureau. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

The newbie held its own in a tricky market, where investors are worried over war, interest rates, inflation and more. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

And at first, Buckingham and Nicks just seemed like the latest newbies destined for the same fate as Welch, Jeremy Spencer, and Danny Kirwan. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

Taylor was a generous colleague, always sent an encouraging message on match days, looked after the newbies and was hugely supportive when fourth official, which is not true of all referees, unfortunately. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 21 July 2026