Tenderfoot

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndərˌfʊt/

Definitions of tenderfoot

noun a person who is inexperienced or unfamiliar with a particular activity or situation

Example Sentences

A1 The tenderfoot hiker struggled to keep up with the experienced group.

A2 As a tenderfoot in the industry, she was eager to learn and improve.

B1 The tenderfoot cowboy was nervous about riding a horse for the first time.

B2 Despite being a tenderfoot in the kitchen, she managed to impress everyone with her cooking skills.

C1 The tenderfoot recruit showed great potential during the training exercises.

C2 Even as a tenderfoot in the art world, his talent was undeniable.

Examples of tenderfoot in a Sentence

formal The tenderfoot hiker struggled to keep up with the experienced group.

informal Hey tenderfoot, watch your step on this trail.

slang The tenderfoot was totally green when it came to camping.

figurative As a tenderfoot in the industry, she had a lot to learn before becoming successful.

Grammatical Forms of tenderfoot

• plural: tenderfoots
• comparative: more tenderfoot
• superlative: most tenderfoot
• present tense: tenderfoot
• future tense: will be tenderfoot
• perfect tense: have been tenderfoot
• continuous tense: being tenderfoot
• singular: tenderfoot
• positive degree: tenderfoot
• infinitive: to be tenderfoot
• gerund: tenderfooting
• participle: tenderfooted

Origin and Evolution of tenderfoot

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'tenderfoot' originated in the United States during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is inexperienced or unfamiliar with a particular situation, especially in the context of the American West and its rugged terrain. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to someone who is naive or gullible.