Synonyms of would-be

would-be

adjective

as in inexperienced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inexperienced
• new
• untried
• amateur
• unseasoned
• beginning
• unskilled
• untested
• green
• entry-level
• nonprofessional
• amateurish
• inexpert
• uninitiated
• untrained
• dilettantish
• fresh
• unqualified
• unprofessional
• untutored
• unprepared
• dilettante
• unschooled
• untaught
• unskillful
• jackleg
• raw
• unfinished
• incompetent
• self-taught
• primitive
• unpolished
• incapable
• untalented
• unable
• unfit
• curbstone
• crude
• talentless
• ungifted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• skilled
• capable
• able
• competent
• talented
• gifted
• seasoned
• veteran
• skillful
• proficient
• experienced
• handsome
• accomplished
• dexterous
• dextrous
• qualified
• prepared
• taught
• practised
• knowledgeable
• initiated
• trained
• educated
• practiced
• all-round
• professional
• fitted
• habile
• schooled
• versed
• versatile
• expert
• ace
• adept
• polished
• ambidextrous
• consummate
• finished
• slick
• virtuoso
• master
• tutored
• all-around
• well-rounded
• virtuosic
• masterful
• masterly
• crackerjack

Examples of would-be in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miller gave off several warning signals, Bianco said, and ultimately brought weapons to a political event for a candidate who has already been twice targeted by would-be assassins. —Will Carless, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024

When this next cohort of would-be network operators steps into a world designed for another era, that’s going to lead to some significant challenges. —Mike Bushong, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

This time, the would-be assassin’s name was everywhere. —Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024

The additional convenience could entice would-be EV drivers to take the plunge, adding fuel to the electric transition. —Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024