inexperience
noun
in·ex·pe·ri·ence
ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 
1
: lack of practical experience
2
: lack of knowledge of the ways of the world
Examples of inexperience in a Sentence
He blames his mistakes on inexperience.
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The heavy losses are attributed to the troops' inexperience with drone warfare and unfamiliarity with the terrain.
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Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
If speed is the advantage of youth in the NHL, inexperience is the other side of that coin.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
North Korean soldiers’ inexperience could be another point of friction and a major factor in how they are deployed.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Lathan Coleman, a senior wing, will lead an inexperience group that hope to go far in the playoffs.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Inexperience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexperience. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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