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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beginners

For beginners, the NHS Couch to 5K programme offers a free nine-week plan designed to gradually build fitness and help people run five kilometres without stopping.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

“The democratization of investing, the access to information on investing for beginners or investing for people who don’t have a lot of capital” is shifting how young people are pursuing financial independence, Jain told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

Summary: CyberGhost is an excellent app for beginners with clear server labels for streaming, gaming and torrenting.

From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026

Legs bent at the knee, along with the other beginners, I awkwardly advanced down the strip in this position over and over again.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad