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Novice

usgb/ˈnɑːvɪs/Volume
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Experience Level

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

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Despite being a novice at chess, she had a surprising win.
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Not Negative

'Novice' is neutral; it doesn't imply failure, just inexperience or being at the start of a journey.

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Don't worry, every expert was once a novice.
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Starting Point

A 'novice' is often at the beginning of a period of learning or development in a certain field.

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