the uninitiated
noun
: people who do not have knowledge of or experience with something
For the uninitiated, let me explain how this device works.
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For the uninitiated, this citrus fruit looks similar to a lemon but has a more complex flavor profile—one often compared to a mix of lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Even as autocallable ETFs may show up in a chassis that’s familiar to retail investors, their structure may be confusing to the uninitiated.
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For the uninitiated, author Donna Tartt is the undisputed queen of the ambient mystery with bookish flair.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 3 June 2026
So, to the uninitiated, you're excused.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Even as autocallable ETFs may show up in a chassis that’s familiar to retail investors, their structure may be confusing to the uninitiated.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 June 2026
For the uninitiated, author Donna Tartt is the undisputed queen of the ambient mystery with bookish flair.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 3 June 2026
So, to the uninitiated, you're excused.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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“The uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninitiated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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