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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Mamdani's opponents will likely continue to attack him for his views on Israel, which have drawn criticism from some Jewish groups, and his relative inexperience as third-term lawmaker with a very modest record of legislative accomplishment.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Their inexperience was seen as a liability; their eagerness, a barrier to effectiveness.
—Jill Shedek, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
While the team just paid Horn and Mike Jackson to be its starting duo, Smith-Wade, Bartholomew and others have been knocked for their inexperience.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
There are certain places, and times, when blaming youth and inexperience fits.
—Mac Engel
june 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Their inexperience was seen as a liability; their eagerness, a barrier to effectiveness.
—Jill Shedek, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
While the team just paid Horn and Mike Jackson to be its starting duo, Smith-Wade, Bartholomew and others have been knocked for their inexperience.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
There are certain places, and times, when blaming youth and inexperience fits.
—Mac Engel
june 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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