Uninitiated: meaning, definitions and examples
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uninitiated
[ ʌnˈɪnɪʃɪeɪtɪd ]
inexperienced
Not having experience or knowledge of a particular subject or activity; lacking the necessary skills or understanding.
Synonyms
green, inexperienced, novice, unversed
Examples of usage
- The uninitiated members of the team struggled to keep up with the project timeline.
- She felt uninitiated in the world of professional networking.
not introduced to a particular ritual or organization
Not introduced to or familiar with a particular ritual, custom, or organization; lacking initiation.
Synonyms
ignorant, unacquainted, unenlightened, unfamiliar
Examples of usage
- The uninitiated guests were unsure of the proper etiquette at the formal dinner.
- He remained uninitiated in the secrets of the ancient society.
Translations
Translations of the word "uninitiated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não iniciado
🇮🇳 अनभिज्ञ
🇩🇪 uninitiiert
🇮🇩 tidak berpengalaman
🇺🇦 непосвячений
🇵🇱 niewtajemniczony
🇯🇵 未経験者
🇫🇷 non initié
🇪🇸 no iniciado
🇹🇷 inisiyatif almamış
🇰🇷 미숙한 사람
🇸🇦 غير مُبْتَدِئ
🇨🇿 nezasvěcený
🇸🇰 nezasvätený
🇨🇳 未入门
🇸🇮 neposvečen
🇮🇸 óinnvígður
🇰🇿 үйренбеген
🇬🇪 არაცნობილი
🇦🇿 təcrübəsiz
🇲🇽 no iniciado
Word origin
The word 'uninitiated' originates from the Latin word 'initiatus', which means 'to begin, originate, initiate'. Over time, the term evolved to describe those who have not been introduced to certain rituals or knowledge. In modern usage, 'uninitiated' is commonly used to refer to individuals lacking experience or understanding in a particular subject or not familiar with a specific organization or tradition.
See also: initiable, initiating, initiative, initiatives.