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, Trooping the Colour is a celebration of the reigning monarch's birthday, regardless of when he or she was actually born.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Make sure to get the Bully Bites (gator tail for the uninitiated) as an appetizer.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For the uninitiated, reading the new corporate standard can feel like jumping into the obscure.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
For the uninitiated, people in the UK must pay a licence fee of £180 ($240) a year to watch all live television or the BBC’s streaming service.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Make sure to get the Bully Bites (gator tail for the uninitiated) as an appetizer.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For the uninitiated, reading the new corporate standard can feel like jumping into the obscure.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
For the uninitiated, people in the UK must pay a licence fee of £180 ($240) a year to watch all live television or the BBC’s streaming service.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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 25 Jun. 2026.
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