
Tyro
Less Experienced
Use 'tyro' when describing someone who has not yet developed skills in a particular area.
He's a tyro at chess, losing more games than he wins.
Neutral Tone
'Tyro' is neutral and does not imply criticism, unlike 'amateur', which can suggest lack of skill.
Though a tyro in graphic design, her creativity is impressive.
Formality
'Tyro' is somewhat formal and best used in written language or formal speech.
The workshop is intended for tyros seeking to learn the basics of programming.
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