inexperience

noun in·ex·pe·ri·ence \ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s\

: lack of experience

Full Definition of INEXPERIENCE

: lack of practical experience

: lack of knowledge of the ways of the world

— in·ex·pe·ri·enced \-ən(t)st\ adjective

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Middle French, from Late Latin inexperientia, from Latin in- + experientia experience

First Known Use: 1598

INEXPERIENCED Defined for Kids

noun in·ex·pe·ri·ence \ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-əns\

: lack of experience

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