uninitiated
adjective
un·ini·ti·at·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈni-shē-ˌā-təd 
: lacking knowledge of or experience with something : not initiated : inexperienced
an uninitiated recruit
providing detailed instructions for the uninitiated [=for uninitiated people]
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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
For those uninitiated, Amazon Prime’s latest college drama, Off Campus, has sparked a dedicated following for its respectful portrayal of friendships, fun, and even, puck buddies bunnies.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 18 June 2026
Remember that people are still in jail for cannabis while an adjacent movement of other psychedelic plants has lineage holders being erased by uninitiated regulators and CEO’s.
—Philip Wolf, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The museum also hosts quarterly open houses for locals looking to learn more about their hometown history and uninitiated out-of-towners intrigued by roadside mythos of the South’s most iconic diner.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
For those uninitiated, Amazon Prime’s latest college drama, Off Campus, has sparked a dedicated following for its respectful portrayal of friendships, fun, and even, puck buddies bunnies.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 18 June 2026
Remember that people are still in jail for cannabis while an adjacent movement of other psychedelic plants has lineage holders being erased by uninitiated regulators and CEO’s.
—Philip Wolf, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The museum also hosts quarterly open houses for locals looking to learn more about their hometown history and uninitiated out-of-towners intrigued by roadside mythos of the South’s most iconic diner.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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“Uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninitiated. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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