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Definition of “inexperience

inexperience (ˌɪnɪkˈspɪərɪənsPronunciation for inexperience

Definitions

noun

  1. lack of experience or of the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

Alternative Forms

ˌinexˈperienced adjective

Quotations

  • "You cannot put an old head on young shoulders"

Usage examples

  • It was probably also a symptom of inexperience , a matter of trying a touch too hard.
    Richard Francis, PROSPECT HILL (2003)
  • Though Prabhakaran says he is for an "open market" economy, his inexperience in matters of government is evident.
    India Today (2002)
  • Australian captain Liz Ellis said the side's inexperience was a factor in the end.
    Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
  • Curiously, given Wright's inexperience , Wenger left his most seasoned defender, Martin Keown, on the bench.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • But of course, said Mr Prodi, who had earlier accused Mr Cook of ` inexperience '.
    Boris Johnson, LEND ME YOUR EARS (2003)

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