uninitiated

adjective

un·​ini·​ti·​at·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈni-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce uninitiated (audio)
: lacking knowledge of or experience with something : not initiated : inexperienced
an uninitiated recruit
providing detailed instructions for the uninitiated [=for uninitiated people]

Examples of uninitiated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For those uninitiated, this beauty of a dish is a thick T-bone cut from the Chianina cow, simply seasoned and grilled to perfection. Jenn Rice, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 For the tragically uninitiated, The O.C. was a teen drama that aired on Fox for four seasons, from 2003 to 2007. Andy Swift, TVLine, 26 June 2024 Lambeau Field’s historical lore is a must-see for any uninitiated NFL fan (Week 12, Nov. 24). Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024 To uninitiated visitors, the store might have looked like a wash of white, but Mrs. Schacter ensured that no bride would be lost in a sea of tulle. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for uninitiated 

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Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninitiated was in 1678

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“Uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninitiated. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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