novices

NOUN

person just learning something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginner learner neophyte newcomer pupil trainee

STRONG

amateur apprentice colt convert cub fledgling greenhorn gremlin mark novitiate plebe postulant prentice probationer proselyte punk recruit rookie starter student tenderfoot

WEAK

first of May know from nothing new kid on the block

Antonyms

STRONG

expert professional teacher

Example Sentences

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novices

They include novices straight out of education, laid-off construction workers and barbecue business owners seeking new inspiration.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

ETFs like these are easy for novices to work with and often have low fees.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

I took four rounds in a row, which my table of total novices agreed must be some kind of record.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

He said the company had introduced more than 5,000 novices to the sport.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

When her locks and curls were piled up around her feet, one of the novices soaped her head and the silent sister scraped away the stubble with a razor.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin