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Definition of inexperience

inexperience

/ˌɪn.ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/
in · ex · pe · ri · ence
Adjective:inexperienced
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inexperience Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of lacking practical knowledge, skill, or familiarity in a particular area or activity due to limited practice or exposure.

Example

"Despite his relative inexperience in project management, he organized the conference with remarkable efficiency."

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• Rhymes for inexperience

• Nearby Words

inexpensive
inexpensively
inexpensiveness
inexperience
inexperienced
inexpert
inexpertly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French inexperience or directly from Late Latin inexperientia, formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and experientia ('trial, proof, or knowledge gained by repeated trials').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inexperience. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inexperience
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