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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Kwan's inexperience led to a powerfully naturalistic performance, but also left her vulnerable to on set misunderstandings and even exploitation.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Black said that the inexperience of some players is contributing to the lack of hits and the deluge of strikeouts.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Lopes, despite his inexperience compared to Volkanovski, has 66 percent of the bets and 60 percent of the handle.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Black said that the inexperience of some players is contributing to the lack of hits and the deluge of strikeouts.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Lopes, despite his inexperience compared to Volkanovski, has 66 percent of the bets and 60 percent of the handle.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The restaurant struggled due to their inexperience.
—Jabari Young, Forbes, 13 Feb. 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 4 May. 2025.
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