inexperience

[ in-ik-speer-ee-uhns ]

noun

1. lack of experience.
2. lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.

inexperience

/ ˌɪnɪkˈspɪərɪəns /

noun

1. lack of experience or of the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

Derived Forms

• ˌinexˈperienced, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexperience¹

From the Late Latin word inexperientia, dating back to 1590–1600. See in- ³, experience

Example Sentences

Prof Vigil says one of the biggest challenges that Mrs Trump faced in her first term was her political inexperience as well as a revolving door of staff, who were equally inexperienced and at times disloyal.

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Harry Maguire is the only United player used to a back three, and inexperience here is a particular concern given that Amorim’s aggressive high line leaves space out wide and in behind.

From BBC

The 48-year-old has also had two spells as assistant manager with the Netherlands, but will his relative managerial inexperience and his involvement in the current regime work against him for a long-term role as United boss?

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Canada defeated New Zealand to win the Pacific Four Series earlier this year, but their inexperience showed in the closing stages as they continued to drop or kick the ball away at vital moments.

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But in the decider their inexperience showed - and they were left exposed with nothing more than a par score given Bristol's short boundaries, even more so in a rain-shortened chase.

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Related Words

• ignorance
• imperfection