novices

NOUN

person just learning something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginner learner neophyte newcomer pupil trainee

STRONG

amateur apprentice colt convert cub fledgling greenhorn gremlin mark novitiate plebe postulant prentice probationer proselyte punk recruit rookie starter student tenderfoot

WEAK

first of May know from nothing new kid on the block

Antonyms

STRONG

expert professional teacher

Example Sentences

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A better question is why novices with small balances don’t just buy and hold the one thing guaranteed to leave them satisfied after a great quarter—nearly-free index funds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

They include novices straight out of education, laid-off construction workers and barbecue business owners seeking new inspiration.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

ETFs like these are easy for novices to work with and often have low fees.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

Baldy attracts both experienced hikers and novices to its picturesque alpine trails.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026

Knowing she had little hope of finding trained code breakers, she intended instead to search for novices with the potential to go far.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield