inexperience

noun

in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s How to pronounce inexperience (audio)
1
: lack of practical experience
2
: lack of knowledge of the ways of the world
inexperienced adjective

Examples of inexperience in a Sentence

He blames his mistakes on inexperience.
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Pacino’s inexperience wasn’t the only factor contributing to his financial problems, though. Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024 But their relative inexperience compared to India showed once again. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 Defense counsel says that prosecutors tried to establish a link between the live ammo on set and Gutierrez-Reed, to drive home the argument that Baldwin should have recognized the armorer's blundering youth and inexperience. CBS News, 21 Sep. 2024 This is the point at which the action explodes into chaos and Marcel’s inexperience in the director’s chair starts to show. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inexperience 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Late Latin inexperientia, from Latin in- + experientia experience

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inexperience was in 1598

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“Inexperience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexperience. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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inexperience

noun
in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌin-ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s How to pronounce inexperience (audio)
: lack of experience
inexperienced adjective

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