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

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The apps are clean and intuitive, making them accessible for beginners while still offering plenty of advanced features for power users.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 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

Many are also beginners at education: Most had to be enrolled in the "first grade", said Silmang Pierre Ndior, an official at the Soeur Marie Luc Vaderloge literacy centre where they attend night school.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The class was for beginners, and Holly introduced the supplies and went over what she’d teach.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry