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

inexperienced

ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 

adjective

Examples of inexperience in a Sentence

He blames his mistakes on inexperience.

Recent Examples on the Web

One of my favorite bits in professional sports is when a rookie, or a team of youngsters, pulls off something incredible due to sheer talent and inexperience. —Chris Branch, New York Times, 19 May 2025

The Sun’s inexperience came with significant growing pains during training camp which will almost certainly continue into the start of the regular season, but Mabrey said she’s been the most encouraged by how willing the young players are to accept accountability. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025

First-time managers face identity shifts and emotional inexperience. —Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

One of the retired key city officials who worked with the couple said their inexperience worked against them. —Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for inexperience

• experience

Kids Definition

inexperience

noun

in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌin-ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 

: lack of experience

inexperienced

-ən(t)st 

adjective