uninitiated

/ ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. 1. not having gained knowledge or experience of a particular subject or activity
   2. ( as collective noun ; preceded by the )

      the uninitiated

Example Sentences

Two siblings of Nigerian and Grenadian heritage founded Chuku’s as a way to introduce the uninitiated to Nigerian dining, and as a way for members of the diaspora to connect with their culture.

From New York Times

Then, realizing how that might sound to an audience of the uninitiated, she added: “For many people that’s pretty gross, but for people living in a van it’s kind of normal.”

From Los Angeles Times

For the uninitiated, the premise may sound bleak, but not a bit of it.

From BBC

For the uninitiated, what is Whitefish known for from a culinary perspective?

From Salon

Power, not powerlessness, lies behind our ability to redefine as “queer” any culture we decide to take up, our penchant for leaving a stamp on artifacts that might read as straight to the uninitiated.

From Los Angeles Times