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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This is the point at which the action explodes into chaos and Marcel’s inexperience in the director’s chair starts to show.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Patel would be one of many candidates under consideration for a senior role, but then-Attorney General Bill Barr refused to appoint him as deputy director of the FBI, citing his relative inexperience for the job.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Oct. 2024
And he isn’t fazed by those who challenge his relative inexperience.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
The Man Who Cost $2,700 A Game West Ham supporter Still’s inexperience cost Reims a decent chunk of money during his stint there.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Patel would be one of many candidates under consideration for a senior role, but then-Attorney General Bill Barr refused to appoint him as deputy director of the FBI, citing his relative inexperience for the job.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Oct. 2024
And he isn’t fazed by those who challenge his relative inexperience.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
The Man Who Cost $2,700 A Game West Ham supporter Still’s inexperience cost Reims a decent chunk of money during his stint there.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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 31 Oct. 2024.
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