adjective
lacking knowledge, skill, or practice based on direct observation and participation
hired inexperienced help
Synonyms: callow, fresh, green, inexpert, raw, rude, unconversant, unexperienced, unfleshed, unpracticed, unseasoned, untried, unversed, young
Related Word: ignorant, immature, inept, naive; prentice, unacquainted, unfamiliar, unskilled, untrained
Contrasted words: expert, old, practiced, seasoned, skilled, versed, veteran
Antonyms: experienced