Inexpert

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɛkspərt/

Definitions of inexpert

adjective lacking skill or knowledge in a particular area; unskilled

Example Sentences

A1 She is an inexpert swimmer but she is learning.

A2 The inexpert chef burned the dinner.

B1 The inexpert driver struggled to parallel park.

B2 Despite being inexpert in the subject, he managed to pass the exam.

C1 The inexpert photographer's work lacked technical skill.

C2 The inexpert negotiator failed to reach a satisfactory agreement.

Examples of inexpert in a Sentence

formal The inexpert handling of the delicate equipment led to costly damages.

informal He's so inexpert at cooking, he burned the toast three times in a row.

slang She's an inexpert driver, always stalling at traffic lights.

figurative His inexpert attempts at repairing the relationship only made things worse.

Grammatical Forms of inexpert

• past tense: inexperted
• plural: inexperts
• comparative: more inexpert
• superlative: most inexpert
• present tense: inexpert
• future tense: will be inexpert
• perfect tense: has been inexpert
• continuous tense: is being inexpert
• singular: inexpert
• positive degree: inexpert
• infinitive: to inexpert
• gerund: inexperty
• participle: inexperting

Origin and Evolution of inexpert

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inexpert' originated from the Latin word 'inexpertus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'expertus' meaning 'experienced'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inexpert' has retained its original meaning of lacking skill or experience, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe someone who is not proficient or knowledgeable in a particular subject or field.