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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Sales of complete golf club sets, a proxy for equipment used by beginners, rose 31% between 2021 and 2025, according to Tucker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Featuring an intuitive “one-click” interface consistent across all devices, it is ideal for both beginners and frequent travelers.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

So there were rank beginners who barely knew the moves, seasoned club players who’d been playing chess all of their lives, and a sprinkling of masters.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady