unexperienced

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ experienced.

Adjective

unexperienced (comparative more unexperienced, superlative most unexperienced)

1. Not experienced; not having acquired the requisite experience.
   • 1751, [Tobias] Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle […], volumes (please specify |volume=I to IV), London: Harrison and Co., […], →OCLC:

     [A]s my coachman was but an unexperienced driver, I was obliged to make use of my own skill in that exercise, and direct his endeavours the whole way […] .

   • 2016, Andrew Fennell, The Guardian, 22 Feb:

     These are not always essential on a CV but in the case of an unexperienced candidate, they can help to give recruiters more insight into your capabilities.

2. Not known by experience.

   The team performed well even in unexperienced situations.

Synonyms

• (not experienced): inexperienced