Synonyms of rookie

rookie

noun

as in novice

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

although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned

Synonyms & Similar Words

• novice
• freshman
• newcomer
• beginner
• apprentice
• greenhorn
• newbie
• tyro
• neophyte
• fledgling
• tenderfoot
• student
• rook
• colt
• recruit
• virgin
• cub
• amateur
• novitiate
• trainee
• punk
• babe
• candidate
• abecedarian
• boot
• learner
• entrant
• dilettante
• dabbler
• probationer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veteran
• vet
• pro
• expert
• professional
• old-timer
• master
• old hand

• veteran
• vet
• pro
• expert
• professional
• old-timer
• master
• old hand

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