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greenhorn

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of greenhorn

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

go easy on him—he's just a greenhorn and doesn't have all the experience you do

Synonyms of greenhorn

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

Words Related to greenhorn

amateur, dabbler, dilettante

learner, student, trainee

candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms of greenhorn

expert, master, pro, professional

Antonyms of greenhorn

old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

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