Definition

Not having experience or knowledge in a particular area or subject.

Example

The uninitiate often find it difficult to understand the complex rules of the game.

Conversation

I feel a bit uninitiate about this new game everyone's playing.

It's okay! I was uninitiate too when I started.

Really? How did you get the hang of it?

I just watched some tutorials and practiced a lot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uninitiate → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "initiate" (from Latin "initiare", meaning to begin or to start). The word "uninitiate" means not having been initiated or not having begun something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'begun' ('initiate') something — that's why uninitiate means not having started.

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