beginner

[bih-gin-er] / bɪˈgɪn ər /

NOUN

person unskilled in something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

learner neophyte newcomer novice

STRONG

abecedarian amateur apprentice catechumen colt fish fledgling greenhorn initiate novitiate probationer recruit starter student tenderfoot trainee tyro

WEAK

buckwheater greenie new kid on the block new person

Antonyms

STRONG

expert professional teacher

WEAK

old hand veteran

Example Sentences

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Mehr Anand, a 21-year-old rising senior at Northeastern University in Boston, used to be annoyed that professors prohibited him from using AI in his beginner classes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

He stepped down as co-CEO in 2020 and, in 2024, decided to become a beginner again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Our Sunday folk session has been going for many years and is open to everyone - whether you're a beginner player or an international rock star.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The app’s own stats show that most users rate themselves as beginner or intermediate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

I recognize it as one of the beginner worlds in Warcross: Paintbrush Level.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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