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fledgling

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of fledgling

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills

Synonyms of fledgling

abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin

Words Related to fledgling

amateur, dabbler, dilettante

learner, student, trainee

candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms of fledgling

expert, master, pro, professional

Antonyms of fledgling

old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

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