nonadept

/ˈnɒnədɛpt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is not skilled or experienced in a particular activity or subject

“She was a nonadept in the world of quantum physics, but she was eager to learn.”

2. adjective

not skilled or experienced in a particular activity or subject

“The nonadept approach to the problem led to several costly mistakes.”

Synonyms

  • inexperienced
  • novice

Antonyms

  • experienced
  • expert