beginners

NOUN

person unskilled in something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

learner neophyte newcomer novice

STRONG

abecedarian amateur apprentice catechumen colt fish fledgling greenhorn initiate novitiate probationer recruit starter student tenderfoot trainee tyro

WEAK

buckwheater greenie new kid on the block new person

Antonyms

STRONG

expert professional teacher

WEAK

old hand veteran

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beginners

For beginners, Papas recommends sticking to bike paths and joining cycling groups.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Read: Day trading is about to get a lot easier for beginners.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

I suggest true beginners use a website called Lovable, which is designed as a vibe-coding tool for apps and websites.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

Their experience ranged from beginners to specialists with up to 40 years in practice.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026

At the opposite end of the kitchen Mercy, having generously alloted to Kit the primer readers, was laboring with the beginners.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare