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noun ten·der·foot \ˈten-dər-ˌfu̇t\

Definition of tenderfoot

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tenderfeet

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tenderfoots

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  1. 1 :  an inexperienced beginner :  novice a political tenderfoot

  2. 2 :  a newcomer in a comparatively rough or newly settled region; especially :  one not hardened to frontier or outdoor life

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Examples of tenderfoot in a Sentence

  1. skateboarders who are tenderfeet will inevitably fall as they learn their first moves

First Known Use of tenderfoot

1849

tenderfoot Synonyms

Synonyms
abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, beginner, tyro, virgin
Antonyms
old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran
Related Words
boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationer
Near Antonyms
expert, master, pro, professional

TENDERFOOT Defined for English Language Learners

tenderfoot

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Definition of tenderfoot for English Language Learners

  • : someone who has just started doing something

  • : a person who is not used to living in rough conditions or outdoors

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