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Fledgling

Verb / ˈfledʒlɪŋ / Another word for fledgling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A young bird that has just learned to fly or a person or organization that is immature or inexperienced.

Synonyms & similar words

entrant callow newbie starter fledgeling freshman unfledged newcomer neophyte novice rookie beginner neophyte amateur greenhorn apprentice learner tyro trainee newcomer initiate starter tenderfoot youngster juvenile adolescent youth infant baby

Example sentences

  1. The fledgling chef burned the soup.
  2. The fledgling musician practiced the piano for hours every day.
  3. The fledgling athlete was nervous for his first game.
  4. The fledgling artist sold her first painting at the art fair.
  5. The fledgling writer submitted her first novel to a publisher.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. -Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt

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