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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Dermatologist’s Favorite Dermarollers for Hair Growth For the uninitiated, dermarolling is a form of microneedling for your scalp, intended to promote hair growth. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026 For the uninitiated, a Defender 110, historically and currently, has four doors (five with the rear hatch), while the Defender 90 is a more compact two-door runner. John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026 The Jungle Room, for the uninitiated, is a famously eccentric den at Graceland known for its green shag carpet, Polynesian furniture and indoor waterfall. Ryan Brennan april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 To the uninitiated, the sport celebrates violence. Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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