nonexpert

noun

non·​ex·​pert ˌnän-ˈek-ˌspərt 

-ik-ˈspərt

: a person who is not an expert

explained in terms a nonexpert can understand

—often used before another noun

a nonexpert user

nonexpert testimony

Synonyms of nonexpert

• amateur
• tinkerer
• layman

Examples of nonexpert in a Sentence

as a nonexpert, I enjoy her readable articles on physics and astronomy

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent evaluations show leading models generating plausible ideas for pathogen modification, evading DNA synthesis screening or providing step-by-step guidance that could assist nonexperts in bioweapon pathways. — Jordan Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Some of these entries are quite obscure for nonexperts, such as one that relies on an understanding of a five-cell von Neumann neighborhood. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 10 Jan. 2026

For many everyday scenarios — especially low-resolution video calls and media shared on social media platforms — their realism is now high enough to reliably fool nonexpert viewers. — Siwei Lyu, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025

His book serves as both a guide to global politics and a history for the interested nonexpert. — Abhijnan Rej, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above