uninitiated

adjective

un·​ini·​ti·​at·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈni-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce uninitiated (audio)
: lacking knowledge of or experience with something : not initiated : inexperienced
an uninitiated recruit
providing detailed instructions for the uninitiated [=for uninitiated people]

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For those uninitiated into chronically online beauty culture, facial contrast is based on how much contrast there is between your hair color, skin tone, and the color of other facial features like your eyes and lips. Maria Santa Poggi, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024 For those uninitiated, this beauty of a dish is a thick T-bone cut from the Chianina cow, simply seasoned and grilled to perfection. Jenn Rice, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 For the tragically uninitiated, The O.C. was a teen drama that aired on Fox for four seasons, from 2003 to 2007. Andy Swift, TVLine, 26 June 2024 Lambeau Field’s historical lore is a must-see for any uninitiated NFL fan (Week 12, Nov. 24). Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for uninitiated 

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninitiated was in 1678

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“Uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninitiated. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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