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, the Model Y L is a longer version (by about 7 inches) of the Model Y and includes a third row of seats. Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 For the uninitiated, Darnielle began the Mountain Goats in the early ’90s as its sole member, recording directly to a Panasonic RX-FT500 boombox. David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026 Also, for the uninitiated, Kelce famously thought that Grant's wife was director Greta Gerwig. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 For the uninitiated, Trooping the Colour is a celebration of the reigning monarch's birthday, regardless of when he or she was actually born. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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