inexperience

noun

in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 

1

: lack of practical experience

blamed the accident on driver inexperience

2

: lack of knowledge of the ways of the world

was concerned about their youth and inexperience

inexperienced

ˌi-nik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 

adjective

Examples of inexperience in a Sentence

He blames his mistakes on inexperience.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly every player and coach has identified the rookie as one of the biggest surprises so far with how quickly she’s adjusted to her role as the team’s floor general despite her inexperience. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026

Freeling — given the investment made in him — should receive the benefit of the doubt in that competition, despite his inexperience. —Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026

Inside linebacker stood out as another depth need given the Broncos’ relative inexperience at the position behind starters Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. —Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, freshmen Terrious Favors and Rasean Jones are stirring excitement around the program despite their inexperience. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Late Latin inexperientia, from Latin in- + experientia experience

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for inexperience

• experience

Kids Definition

inexperience

noun

in·​ex·​pe·​ri·​ence ˌin-ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s 

: lack of experience

inexperienced

-ən(t)st 

adjective