inexperienced
UK: ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriənst | US: ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriənst
adj. lacking practical knowledge or skill in a particular area
adj. not having undergone or been subjected to a specific experience
The word "inexperienced" combines the negative prefix "in-" (from Latin, meaning "not") with "experience" (from Latin experientia, meaning "knowledge gained through repeated practice") and the adjectival suffix "-ed." The prefix negates the root, transforming "having experience" into "lacking experience." The term reflects a straightforward morphological construction in English, where negation is applied to a tangible concept (experience) to describe absence or deficiency.
The team hired an inexperienced intern to assist with basic tasks.
Her inexperienced handling of the situation led to misunderstandings.
Despite being inexperienced, he showed remarkable enthusiasm for learning.
The job posting explicitly stated that inexperienced candidates were welcome.
Inexperienced drivers often struggle with parallel parking.