noun
a person who is new to or inexperienced in a field or activity
adjective
inexperienced or new in a particular activity
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The novice programmer struggled to understand the complex coding language.
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As a novice, she had no idea where to start with the new hobby.
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I'm just a novice when it comes to cooking, so I stick to simple recipes.
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In the world of business, she was a novice navigating uncharted waters.