English Reference
Adjective

uninitiated

adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˌəniˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/ UK /ˌʌnɪnˈɪʃɪˌeɪtɪd/ unini·ti·at·ed

adj.describing someone who does not know about a specific subject, activity, or secret. It is often used to talk about people who are new to a group or a special skill.

adj.lacking knowledge or experience in a particular field, activity, or secret. Often used to describe those who have not been formally introduced to a specific culture or practice.


SIMPLE

The instructions are easy for the uninitiated to follow.

CONTEXTUAL

The guide provided a basic overview to help the uninitiated understand the complex rules of the game.

COMPLEX

While the technical manual is dense with jargon, the introductory chapter serves as a bridge for the uninitiated, explaining the fundamental principles of the software.

Remarkably riding the same mountain gradients as they do in the Tour, Delves is adept at explaining clearly to the uninitiated how the race works.

The Guardian· 18 Aug 2026

Like Pelé, scores of uninitiated fans filled MLS stadiums to see Beckham.

The Guardian· 10 Sept 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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