Pronunciation: /ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ/

Definitions of fledgling

noun a young bird that has just fledged

Example Sentences

A1 The fledgling bird tried to fly for the first time.

A2 The fledgling company struggled to make a profit in its first year.

B1 The fledgling musician was nervous before their first performance.

B2 The fledgling author's debut novel received critical acclaim.

C1 The fledgling entrepreneur quickly expanded their business empire.

C2 The fledgling politician faced intense scrutiny in their first election campaign.

adjective inexperienced or underdeveloped

Example Sentences

A1 The fledgling bird had just learned how to fly.

A2 She was excited to start her fledgling business.

B1 The fledgling company struggled to compete with established businesses.

B2 Despite being a fledgling artist, his talent was undeniable.

C1 The fledgling politician faced many challenges in his first term in office.

C2 The fledgling author's debut novel received critical acclaim.

Examples of fledgling in a Sentence

formal The fledgling company is still working to establish itself in the market.

informal The fledgling band is playing their first show next week.

slang The fledgling startup is trying to make a name for itself in the industry.

figurative The fledgling artist's career is just beginning to take flight.

Grammatical Forms of fledgling

past tense

fledged

plural

fledglings

comparative

more fledgling

superlative

most fledgling

present tense

fledgling(s)

future tense

will be fledgling

perfect tense

have fledged

continuous tense

is fledgling

singular

fledgling

positive degree

fledgling

infinitive

to fledge

gerund

fledgling

participle

fledgling

Origin and Evolution of fledgling

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'fledgling' originated from the Middle English word 'fleogende', which is derived from the Old English word 'fleogende' meaning 'flying'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fledgling' has evolved from specifically referring to a young bird with new flight feathers to more broadly describing any inexperienced or novice individual in various contexts.