the uninitiated

noun

: people who do not have knowledge of or experience with something
For the uninitiated, let me explain how this device works.

Examples of the uninitiated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Indiana: Hemlock Cliffs For the uninitiated, Indiana is full of surprises. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024 For the uninitiated, Amazon’s Hot New Releases chart tracks the site’s best-selling new arrivals in just about every category. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024 For the uninitiated, the Haggadah is a sort of manual book that is read during the Seder dinner, telling the story of Passover and providing instructions on the more ritualistic parts of the event. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024 For the uninitiated, Prenuvo is a preventive full-body MRI scan that can reportedly catch developing diseases and, more broadly, give you a snapshot of your physiological state. Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024 But before illustrating when and why, a bit of very basic background about the niche sport of canoe slalom, for the uninitiated. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024 For the uninitiated, Demo Day is the culmination of YC’s twice-a-year accelerator program, where founders pitch to investors. Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024 Even the uninitiated, though, should be drawn in by the moody atmosphere, enigmatic style and the show’s willingness to take risks in a way that rewards the audience’s patience. Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 For the uninitiated, Buffalo sauce is a spicy, creamy mix of butter, cayenne, vinegar and garlic first served in 1964 at a bar in Buffalo, NY. Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024

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“The uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninitiated. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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