inexperience
noun
in·ex·pe·ri·ence
ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 
1
: lack of practical experience
2
: lack of knowledge of the ways of the world
Examples of inexperience in a Sentence
He blames his mistakes on inexperience.
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Mamdani, apparently cognizant of the perils of inexperience, has forged a somewhat surprising political alliance and personal friendship with a former competitor-turned-ally in the mayor’s race: city comptroller and former Brooklyn Councilman Brad Lander, and that could make all the difference.
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Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Given his army’s inexperience and ill-discipline, the enemy’s numerical superiority, the lack of vital supplies, and his long-standing desire of adding Texas to the federal union, his withdrawal strategy was the most prudent option.
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Operator inexperience navigating Lake Michigan waters in a thunderstorm proved problematic.
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Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Given his army’s inexperience and ill-discipline, the enemy’s numerical superiority, the lack of vital supplies, and his long-standing desire of adding Texas to the federal union, his withdrawal strategy was the most prudent option.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Operator inexperience navigating Lake Michigan waters in a thunderstorm proved problematic.
—Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
The findings, published in Traffic Injury Prevention, come as road safety experts continue to warn about the dangers of distracted driving, particularly among young drivers who face a higher crash risk due to inexperience.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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“Inexperience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexperience. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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