uninitiated

adjective

un·​ini·​ti·​at·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈni-shē-ˌā-təd 

: lacking knowledge of or experience with something : not initiated : inexperienced

an uninitiated recruit

providing detailed instructions for the uninitiated [=for uninitiated people]

Examples of uninitiated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For those uninitiated into chronically online beauty culture, facial contrast is based on how much contrast there is between your hair color, skin tone, and the color of other facial features like your eyes and lips. —Maria Santa Poggi, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024

For those uninitiated, this beauty of a dish is a thick T-bone cut from the Chianina cow, simply seasoned and grilled to perfection. —Jenn Rice, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024

For the tragically uninitiated, The O.C. was a teen drama that aired on Fox for four seasons, from 2003 to 2007. —Andy Swift, TVLine, 26 June 2024

Lambeau Field’s historical lore is a must-see for any uninitiated NFL fan (Week 12, Nov. 24). —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing uninitiated

• the uninitiated