inexperience

noun

in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 

1

: lack of practical experience

2

: lack of knowledge of the ways of the world

inexperienced

ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 

adjective

Examples of inexperience in a Sentence

He blames his mistakes on inexperience.

Recent Examples on the Web

Mamdani's opponents will likely continue to attack him for his views on Israel, which have drawn criticism from some Jewish groups, and his relative inexperience as third-term lawmaker with a very modest record of legislative accomplishment. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 June 2025

Their inexperience was seen as a liability; their eagerness, a barrier to effectiveness. —Jill Shedek, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

While the team just paid Horn and Mike Jackson to be its starting duo, Smith-Wade, Bartholomew and others have been knocked for their inexperience. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025

There are certain places, and times, when blaming youth and inexperience fits. —Mac Engel june 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Late Latin inexperientia, from Latin in- + experientia experience

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for inexperience

• experience

Kids Definition

inexperience

noun

in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌin-ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 

: lack of experience

inexperienced

-ən(t)st 

adjective