Word
uninitiated
Phoneticsunini·ti·at·ed
US/ˌəniˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/
UK/ˌʌnɪnˈɪʃɪˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The instructions are easy for the uninitiated to follow.”
“The guide provided a basic overview to help the uninitiated understand the complex rules of the game.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Like Pelé, scores of uninitiated fans filled MLS stadiums to see Beckham.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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