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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite inexperience at key positions − like QB C.J. Stroud, starting left guard Juice Scruggs is a rookie while receiver Nico Collins is in his second year − the Texans had their first winning season since 2019.
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USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
Come in Two Types Even then, the murmurations were only found because of Pozdnyakov’s inexperience.
—Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
The report underscores the desperation and inexperience of Suarez’s campaign, which relied on gimmicks to drum up support, including an AI version of the candidate and an offer of a $20 gift card to each $1 donor.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2024
And our talent didn’t supersede our inexperience this year.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Plus, the company’s inexperience has led to thousands of vehicles piling up in European — and Chinese — warehouses.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
Unfortunately, the Panthers have had their share of struggles, thanks in part to injuries as well as their inexperience.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
Several Belgian settlers were forced by the captain to work as sailors despite their inexperience and inability to communicate in English.
—Patrick C. Salland, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
Former New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said McCarthy's inexperience might give him a higher ceiling coming into the NFL given his physical tools and efficiency numbers.
—USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
Come in Two Types Even then, the murmurations were only found because of Pozdnyakov’s inexperience.
—Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
The report underscores the desperation and inexperience of Suarez’s campaign, which relied on gimmicks to drum up support, including an AI version of the candidate and an offer of a $20 gift card to each $1 donor.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2024
And our talent didn’t supersede our inexperience this year.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
Plus, the company’s inexperience has led to thousands of vehicles piling up in European — and Chinese — warehouses.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
Unfortunately, the Panthers have had their share of struggles, thanks in part to injuries as well as their inexperience.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
Several Belgian settlers were forced by the captain to work as sailors despite their inexperience and inability to communicate in English.
—Patrick C. Salland, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
Former New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said McCarthy's inexperience might give him a higher ceiling coming into the NFL given his physical tools and efficiency numbers.
—USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Late Latin inexperientia, from Latin in- + experientia experience
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Inexperience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexperience. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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