Synonyms for

Uninitiated

Verb / ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃi:ˌeɪtɪd / / ˌʌni:ˈnɪʃi:ˌeɪtɪd / Another word for uninitiated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not having knowledge or experience of a particular thing

Synonyms & similar words

uninitiate naive inexperienced ignorant unacquainted naive green novice unfamiliar unversed unskilled untrained unpracticed amateur rookie beginner neophyte tyro newcomer tenderfoot raw unseasoned

Example sentences

  1. The uninitiated hiker was not prepared for the difficult terrain.
  2. The uninitiated musician struggled to play the difficult piece.
  3. The uninitiated cook burned the meal because they didn't follow the recipe correctly.
  4. The uninitiated employee had trouble understanding the complex software program.
  5. The uninitiated traveler got lost in the unfamiliar city.

Quotes

  • I was uninitiated into the mysteries of the people of the city.
  • The uninitiated think that happiness is the absence of a load.
  • The uninitiated in the mysteries of the sea will not know the thrill of its companionship.

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