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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But Ware’s youth and inexperience have also been on display, especially recently. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025 Some of that can be explained by the Horned Frogs inexperience. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025 But Aberg's poise and ability to navigate one of the toughest courses in the world with ease despite his inexperience gave fans hope that at least one Green Jacket is in his future. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 Sherwood’s instincts and block-shedding still need development, but given his youth and inexperience at LB, his ceiling could be high. Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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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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