Uninitiate (Adjective)
Meaning
Not initiated; deficient in relevant experience; "it seemed a bizarre ceremony to uninitiated western eyes"; "he took part in the experiment as a naive subject".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- To the uninitiated, the rules of bridge seemed incomprehensibly complex.
- For the uninitiated, the jargon used by tech enthusiasts can be overwhelming.
- The uninitiated observer would not have noticed the subtle cues that signaled the start of the ritual.
- As an uninitiated outsider, she struggled to understand the nuances of the organization's politics.
- To the uninitiated, the practice appeared to be an outdated tradition with no practical significance.