tenderfeet

/ˈtɛndərfiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

newcomers to a place, especially a region or a situation, who are inexperienced or inexperienced in some way, especially in outdoor activities such as hiking

“The group of tenderfeet struggled to find their way through the dense forest.”

2. noun

people who are inexperienced or inexperienced in some way, especially in outdoor activities

“The instructor tried to teach the tenderfeet how to set up their tents.”

Synonyms

  • inexperienced
  • newbies

Antonyms

  • experienced
  • veterans