uninitiated
pronunciation
How to pronounce uninitiated in British English:
UK [ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd]
How to pronounce uninitiated in American English:
US [ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd]
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- Adjective:
- not initiated; deficient in relevant experience
Word Origin
- uninitiated (adj.)
- 1670s, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of initiate (v.).
Example
- 1. We see them from behind , anonymous to the uninitiated in their red-numbered home whites .
- 2. The startup universe is a large one and can seem overwhelming and impenetrable to the uninitiated .
- 3. To the uninitiated , the accomplishment might seem underwhelming .
- 4. For the uninitiated , foursquare offersusers a simple bargain .
- 5. To the uninitiated , economics has always been a dismal science .