the uninitiated

noun

: people who do not have knowledge of or experience with something
For the uninitiated, let me explain how this device works.

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That’s a hamburger with ketchup, mustard, and pickles, an order of fries, and a frosted orange shake for the uninitiated. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 For the uninitiated, this is a distinct, barky cough that can also resemble the call of a walrus or similar marine animal. Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025 For the uninitiated, the Moomins are cutesy, hippo-like trolls that get into fairy tale adventures. James Folta, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025 Ever-Present Danger Crashes, indeed, are one of MotoGP’s problems in attracting new fans, because, to the uninitiated, a grand prix motorcycle race can look like a 45-minute dance with death, on a biweekly basis. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the uninitiated

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“The uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninitiated. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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