inexperience

noun

in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s How to pronounce inexperience (audio)
Synonyms of inexperiencenext
1
: lack of practical experience
blamed the accident on driver inexperience
2
: lack of knowledge of the ways of the world
was concerned about their youth and inexperience
inexperienced
ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce inexperience (audio)
adjective

Examples of inexperience in a Sentence

He blames his mistakes on inexperience.
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Getz can’t count on the magic wand of Mike Vasil to make up for the Sox’s inexperience. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Most founder overwhelm is just inexperience without context. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 And his flaws—pride, inexperience—are consequential. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 The primary reason is because of San Antonio’s inexperience in the playoffs. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexperience

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inexperience was in 1598

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“Inexperience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexperience. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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inexperience

noun
in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌin-ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s How to pronounce inexperience (audio)
: lack of experience
inexperienced
-ən(t)st How to pronounce inexperience (audio)
adjective

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