Definitions

1. noun

A person who is new to a subject, activity, or situation, and has little experience or knowledge.

“The neophyte programmer struggled to debug the complex code.”

2. noun

A beginner or novice in a particular art, craft, or skill.

“The young painter was a neophyte in watercolor techniques.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a neophyte.

“The neophyte artist’s work was praised for its innovative style.”