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, this is a practice known as parts pairing that Apple has employed across several devices in its roster for years.
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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
For the uninitiated, Zero SP is similar to Zero RB in fantasy football but actually pre-dates it.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
For the uninitiated, just how all-in Switzerland goes on sledding during winter might be as much of a surprise as the intensity of the activity itself.
—Terry Ward, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
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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
For the uninitiated, Zero SP is similar to Zero RB in fantasy football but actually pre-dates it.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
For the uninitiated, just how all-in Switzerland goes on sledding during winter might be as much of a surprise as the intensity of the activity itself.
—Terry Ward, CNN, 23 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2025.
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