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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

Example Sentences

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Its interface is clean and minimal, designed for both beginners and advanced users.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Josh Oppenheim, Runna’s chief operating officer, said that in January, it rolled out changes and introduced options to slow down training, especially for beginners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The girls in the academy are beginners at surfing.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The match format is loosely based on high school tennis with three doubles lines, one singles line and “friendlies” — ensuring that beginners, alternates and developing players all get playing time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

We’ve been funneled into a class of relative beginners, fourteen- or fifteen-year-olds, which seems a little insulting until it’s obvious that they’re in far better condition than we are.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins