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Uninitiated: meaning, definitions and examples

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uninitiated

 

[ ʌnˈɪnɪʃɪeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,514, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.