Inexperienced

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/

Definitions of inexperienced

adjective describing someone who lacks experience or skill in a particular area

Example Sentences

A1 She is inexperienced in cooking.

A2 The interns were inexperienced but eager to learn.

B1 The inexperienced driver struggled to parallel park.

B2 Despite being inexperienced, she managed to complete the project successfully.

C1 The inexperienced team leader faced challenges in managing the project.

C2 His inexperienced approach to negotiations led to costly mistakes.

Examples of inexperienced in a Sentence

formal The inexperienced candidate struggled to adapt to the fast-paced work environment.

informal She's pretty inexperienced when it comes to cooking, so I'll have to help her out.

slang I wouldn't trust that inexperienced driver behind the wheel.

figurative Navigating through the complex legal system can be daunting for the inexperienced.

Grammatical Forms of inexperienced

past tense

inexperienced

plural

inexperienced

comparative

more inexperienced

superlative

most inexperienced

present tense

inexperience

future tense

will be inexperienced

perfect tense

have been inexperienced

continuous tense

being inexperienced

singular

inexperienced

positive degree

inexperienced

infinitive

to inexperienced

gerund

inexperiencing

participle

inexperienced

Origin and Evolution of inexperienced

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inexperienced' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'experienced' which comes from the Latin word 'experientia' meaning 'trial, experiment'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone lacking in practical experience or knowledge, the word 'inexperienced' has evolved to also imply a lack of skill or expertise in a particular area.