greenhorn

/ˈɡriːnˌhɔrn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is inexperienced or inexperienced in a particular activity or profession

“He was a greenhorn in the world of finance, but he quickly learned the ropes.”

2. adjective

Describing something as inexperienced or unskilled

“The greenhorn team struggled to adapt to the new software.”

Synonyms

  • novice
  • rookie

Antonyms

  • expert
  • veteran