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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
Jokic didn’t overtake Jamal Murray as Denver’s leading scorer until their seventh game of the season, after a 33-point performance Wednesday against a Miami Heat frontcourt that was woefully undersized and inexperienced the instant Bam Adebayo exited with a foot injury.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Henderson has struggled in that role as a rookie, and Jennings is inexperienced at the pro level.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Also, strong rip currents and hazardous swimming conditions for inexperienced swimmers will be present.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Last summer, following Mamdani’s stunning primary victory, many friends and colleagues were anxious that this Democratic candidate was too liberal, too anti-business, too inexperienced for the global stage, and simply too young.
—Sally Susman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Senior defensive tackle Braxton Fely’s radar is already up at the chance of facing another inexperienced QB.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
In doing so, Sonny mentors a talented but inexperienced rookie named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and brings an unconventional style of racing to the track.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
But let’s face it, the Red Wings have looked a bit inexperienced at times so far, too.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Henderson has struggled in that role as a rookie, and Jennings is inexperienced at the pro level.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Also, strong rip currents and hazardous swimming conditions for inexperienced swimmers will be present.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Last summer, following Mamdani’s stunning primary victory, many friends and colleagues were anxious that this Democratic candidate was too liberal, too anti-business, too inexperienced for the global stage, and simply too young.
—Sally Susman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Senior defensive tackle Braxton Fely’s radar is already up at the chance of facing another inexperienced QB.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
In doing so, Sonny mentors a talented but inexperienced rookie named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and brings an unconventional style of racing to the track.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
But let’s face it, the Red Wings have looked a bit inexperienced at times so far, too.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexperienced
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After potting, pick off any flowers or immature fruit.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Move over manchildren, there are some women who would like to take your immature crown.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere, Chalamet and Okonma’s characters try their hand at sports gambling, cleaning up cash in an amateur tournament thanks to Marty’s talents.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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The competition among amateur teenagers was ruthless.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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No adolescent defiance or child’s anguish was visible on his face now.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Read more about the adolescent biology of sleep patterns.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The group, mainly millennials and young Gen Xers, grew up in the internet era and recognize how technology can switch up the status quo.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite the absentees, Arteta had experienced players like Ben White, Piero Hincapie and Christian Norgaard to call upon, as well as exciting young talent like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Inexperienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexperienced. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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