inexperienced

S2 W2

BrE /ɪnˈeks.pər.iːnst/ AmE /ɪnˌɛkspəˈriːnst/

adjective en → es

1 LACK OF EXPERIENCE [attributive / predicative] B1

having little or no knowledge, skill, or practice in a particular area

inexperto, novato, principiante

  • be inexperienced at/in something

Collocations an inexperienced driver · a new job for an inexperienced person

  • He's still quite inexperienced in this field.

    Aún es bastante inexperto en este campo.

2 NEW TO SOMETHING [attributive / predicative] B1

not having done something before; not familiar with a situation or activity

novato, principiante, inexperto en algo

  • be inexperienced at/in doing sth

Collocations inexperienced in dealing with customers · an inexperienced negotiator

  • She's inexperienced at handling difficult situations.

    Ella es inexperta en manejar situaciones difíciles.