inexperience
noun
in·ex·pe·ri·ence
ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 
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
Examples of inexperience in a Sentence
He blames his mistakes on inexperience.
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The question, then, is why Florida opted for the route of inexperience.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
That leaves a choice between Jefferson Lerma, who is not a natural centre-back having largely played in midfield, Jaydee Canvot, whose inexperience has shown in his inconsistent performances and Chadi Riad, who has spent most of the past 18 months out injured.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
How did the Cowboys answer the question of inexperience on that front?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
For whatever reason — youth and inexperience, coaching changes or injury — below is a list of teams that went through some rough patches last season, but are positioning themselves this time around to earn a spot in the playoffs.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
That leaves a choice between Jefferson Lerma, who is not a natural centre-back having largely played in midfield, Jaydee Canvot, whose inexperience has shown in his inconsistent performances and Chadi Riad, who has spent most of the past 18 months out injured.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
How did the Cowboys answer the question of inexperience on that front?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
For whatever reason — youth and inexperience, coaching changes or injury — below is a list of teams that went through some rough patches last season, but are positioning themselves this time around to earn a spot in the playoffs.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inexperience
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“Inexperience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexperience. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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