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Definition of inexpert

inexpert

/ˌɪn.ɛkˈspɝːt/
in · ex · pert
Adverb:inexpertly
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Plural:inexperts
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inexpert Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking skill, proficiency, or practical knowledge in a particular field or activity.

Example

"The antique clock was damaged further by an inexpert attempt to repair its delicate gears."

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• noun

1

A person who lacks specialized skill, training, or knowledge in a given subject.

Example

"The technical manual was written clearly enough that even an inexpert could follow the installation steps."

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• Rhymes for inexpert

• Nearby Words

inexpensiveness
inexperience
inexperienced
inexpert
inexpertly
inexplainable
inexplicable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French inexpert or directly from Latin inexpertus ('untried, inexperienced'), formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and expertus ('tried, proved, known by experience').

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