Greenhorn: meaning, definitions and examples

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greenhorn

[ ˈɡriːnhɔːrn ]

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newcomer

A greenhorn is a person who is new or inexperienced in a particular activity or field. It often refers to someone who lacks knowledge or skill in a specific area.

Synonyms

beginner, newbie, novice, rookie

Examples of usage

He's a greenhorn when it comes to fishing, but he's eager to learn.
The greenhorn had a lot to learn about the company's policies and procedures.
She felt like a greenhorn in the world of finance, but she was determined to succeed.

Translations

Translations of the word "greenhorn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 novato

🇮🇳 नवसिखुआ

🇩🇪 Anfänger

🇮🇩 pendatang baru

🇺🇦 новачок

🇵🇱 nowicjusz

🇯🇵 初心者 (しょしんしゃ)

🇫🇷 débutant

🇪🇸 novato

🇹🇷 çaylak

🇰🇷 초보자 (choboja)

🇸🇦 مبتدئ

🇨🇿 nováček

🇸🇰 nováčik

🇨🇳 新手 (xīnshǒu)

🇸🇮 novinec

🇮🇸 byrjandi

🇰🇿 жаңадан келген

🇬🇪 ახალბედა

🇦🇿 yeni gələn

🇲🇽 novato

Word origin

The term 'greenhorn' originated in the 17th century, derived from the combination of 'green' (inexperienced) and 'horn' (a metaphorical reference to a projection of the animal's head, symbolizing a newcomer). It was originally used in reference to young cattle with small horns. Over time, the term evolved to describe inexperienced individuals in various fields.