
Novice
Experience Level
Use 'novice' to emphasize a lack of experience, especially when someone is learning something new.

Despite being a novice at chess, she had a surprising win.
Not Negative
'Novice' is neutral; it doesn't imply failure, just inexperience or being at the start of a journey.

Don't worry, every expert was once a novice.
Starting Point
A 'novice' is often at the beginning of a period of learning or development in a certain field.

He is a novice in graphic design, but very eager to learn.
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AmateurApprenticeBeginnerFledglingGreenhornLearnNeophyteNewbieTenderfootTraineeTyro
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