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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For the uninitiated, this chilled dessert is similar to, but not the same as a Key lime pie.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
For the uninitiated, during glycation sugar molecules bind to structural proteins—such as collagen or elastin—that keep the skin smooth and firm.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 July 2025
To the uninitiated, the hype might seem dumbfounding.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
For the uninitiated, Google is rolling out a mandatory update on July 8th that will throttle the battery of the Pixel 6a.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
For the uninitiated, during glycation sugar molecules bind to structural proteins—such as collagen or elastin—that keep the skin smooth and firm.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 July 2025
To the uninitiated, the hype might seem dumbfounding.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
For the uninitiated, Google is rolling out a mandatory update on July 8th that will throttle the battery of the Pixel 6a.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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“The uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninitiated. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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