inexperience

[in-ik-speer-ee-uhns] / ˌɪn ɪkˈspɪər i əns /

NOUN

lack of experience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance imperfection

STRONG

callowness childishness greenness incompleteness infantilism puerility rawness

WEAK

babyishness childish behavior inexpertness

Example Sentences

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But the team’s youth and inexperience proved to be a strength, not a weakness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Her opponents say Takaichi’s comments reveal her inexperience and a measure of recklessness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

They named nine players in their matchday 23 who were aged 20 or younger, with that inexperience evident.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

His inexperience, the squad getting depleted... now they find themselves on the path towards European places.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

My voice is sharper than it needs to be; I'm covering my inexperience with false confidence.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse