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as in immature
lacking in adult experience or maturity
inexperienced teenagers who, naturally, thought they knew everything
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as in amateur
lacking or showing a lack of expert skill
an inexperienced carpenter had obviously built the rough-hewn cabin
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Recent Examples of inexperienced
Clearly frustrated, Palencia gave up five runs and recorded zero outs during the ninth inning of that 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals, a last-place team with a largely inexperienced and nondescript lineup.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Having won five straight Ryder Cups and 12 of the last 13, the American team entered as the heavy favorite despite fielding a relatively inexperienced squad.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The Patriots have a relatively inexperienced defensive staff under Vrabel and Williams, a first-year play-caller.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Since the election, Reform has tried to refashion itself from a protest vote party to one that could govern – untried and inexperienced, but ready to step in if the Labour Party buckles under its own blunders, and the once-mighty Conservatives drift further into political irrelevance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
His emergence has enabled a talented, inexperienced team find its early identity.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Dreyer broke a 1-1 tie in the 66th minute with his 14th goal by taking advantage of an inexperienced defense.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Between Durham, returning stud WR Aaron Anderson, Kentucky transfer Barion Brown and Oklahoma transfer Nic Anderson, Nussmeier and this offense will be tough to stop, as long as this talented but inexperienced O-line holds up.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Having won five straight Ryder Cups and 12 of the last 13, the American team entered as the heavy favorite despite fielding a relatively inexperienced squad.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The Patriots have a relatively inexperienced defensive staff under Vrabel and Williams, a first-year play-caller.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Since the election, Reform has tried to refashion itself from a protest vote party to one that could govern – untried and inexperienced, but ready to step in if the Labour Party buckles under its own blunders, and the once-mighty Conservatives drift further into political irrelevance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
His emergence has enabled a talented, inexperienced team find its early identity.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Dreyer broke a 1-1 tie in the 66th minute with his 14th goal by taking advantage of an inexperienced defense.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Between Durham, returning stud WR Aaron Anderson, Kentucky transfer Barion Brown and Oklahoma transfer Nic Anderson, Nussmeier and this offense will be tough to stop, as long as this talented but inexperienced O-line holds up.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexperienced
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There was no data on frequency, dose, or method of cannabis consumption, and only immature eggs, which are less ideal for reproduction, were available for lab experiments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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When immature eggs—known as oocytes, which are eggs that have not yet fully developed to the stage where they can be fertilized—were exposed to THC at levels similar to those detected in patients, researchers observed more frequent chromosome errors.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Well, the moon-planet-star trio are among the brightest objects in our solar system, meaning the impending conjunction should be incredibly easy to spot for even the most amateur astronomers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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When an amateur true crime investigator arrives with the intention of tracking down the town's serial killer, the unlikely pair strike a truce to avoid being caught – and might just find a love story in their own madness.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Boston Children’s Hospital was home to the first pediatric and adolescent transgender health program in the nation, according to court documents.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Kirks have two young children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here’s what each royal inherited from Queen Elizabeth So, the King’s decision to meet with his youngest son doesn’t just put him in direct opposition to Prince William, but also one of his closest advisors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Inexperienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexperienced. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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