Pronunciation: /ɡriːnˌhɔrn/
noun a person who is new to or inexperienced at a particular activity
A1 The greenhorn was eager to learn new skills at the job.
A2 As a greenhorn, he made a few mistakes but quickly learned from them.
B1 The experienced team members were patient with the greenhorn as he adapted to the new environment.
B2 Despite being a greenhorn in the industry, she quickly proved herself to be a valuable asset to the team.
C1 The greenhorn's enthusiasm and willingness to learn impressed his colleagues and supervisors.
C2 After a few months on the job, the greenhorn was no longer seen as inexperienced but as a competent professional.
adjective inexperienced or naive
A1 She is a greenhorn cook, but she is eager to learn.
A2 The new employee is a greenhorn when it comes to using the company's software.
B1 As a greenhorn manager, he made a few mistakes but learned quickly from them.
B2 Despite being a greenhorn in the industry, she quickly proved herself to be a valuable asset to the team.
C1 The greenhorn pilot was nervous during his first solo flight, but he landed the plane safely.
C2 Even though he was a greenhorn in the field of medicine, his natural talent and dedication helped him excel in his career.
formal The experienced team members were patient with the greenhorn who was just starting out in the industry.
informal Don't worry about making mistakes, we were all greenhorns at some point.
slang That greenhorn doesn't know the first thing about how things work around here.
figurative She felt like a greenhorn in the world of online gaming, but she was determined to learn and improve.
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