beginners

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The last person to win the category without a best picture nomination was Christopher Plummer in 2012, for Beginners.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Beginners interested in refining this skill may want to tag along with a more experienced auditory birder.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

When actor Christopher Plummer passed away at age 91 in 2021, he left behind a lengthy filmography including an Oscar win at age 82 for "Beginners."

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2022

Beginners might get offered jobs that pay below minimum wage, Quinteros said — for example, $100 for a day’s work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2022

Beginners are advised to start with the larger nuts, such as the Brazil nut, and then work their way downward in size, through the pecan, the cashew, and the hazelnut.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood