the uninitiated
noun
: people who do not have knowledge of or experience with something
For the uninitiated, let me explain how this device works.
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For the uninitiated, Nirvanna the Band couldn’t have less to do with Kurt Cobain.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
For the uninitiated, the character of Valjean grapples with his identity after being released from prison.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
For the uninitiated, this is a practice known as parts pairing that Apple has employed across several devices in its roster for years.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
For the uninitiated, the French bob is defined by its cheeky lip-length shape and signature full, brow-skimming bang.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
For the uninitiated, the character of Valjean grapples with his identity after being released from prison.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
For the uninitiated, this is a practice known as parts pairing that Apple has employed across several devices in its roster for years.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
For the uninitiated, the French bob is defined by its cheeky lip-length shape and signature full, brow-skimming bang.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the uninitiated
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“The uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninitiated. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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