uninitiated
Not having been initiatedNot having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group.
/ʌnɪnˈɪʃi.eɪtɪd/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Not having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group.
His jargon-filled talk was gibberish to uninitiated listeners, but it was clear and concise to practitioners.
More definitions
- not initiated; deficient in relevant experience
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- not initiated; deficient in relevant experience:uninitiatenaive
See also
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