uninitiated (언이**니**시에이티드) — not having knowledge or experience of something; not initiated into a particular group or activity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having knowledge or experience of something; not initiated into a particular group or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd/
Korean meaning: 특정 분야나 활동에 대한 지식이나 경험이 없는; 입문하지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 언이**니**시에이티드
Example Sentences
- To the uninitiated, cryptocurrency trading looks like digital gambling with fancy charts.
- The wine expert's descriptions were meaningless to the uninitiated palate.
- For the uninitiated, watching golf is like watching grass grow in slow motion.
uninitiated
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd//
not having knowledge or experience of something; not initiated into a particular group or activity
a nervous young person stares blankly at rows of complicated knobs, sliders, and digital displays on a massive mixing console. They hesitantly reach toward random controls without understanding their purpose. The experienced sound engineer beside them notices the confused expressions and prepares to offer guidance. Multiple microphones, speakers, and professional recording equipment fill the studio background. Other musicians in the background shake their heads knowingly at the newcomer's obvious confusion. someone who is not having knowledge or experience of the specialized recording process
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'initiatus' meaning 'to begin or admit into secrets,' with the negative prefix 'un-' added. In ancient Rome, people underwent special initiation ceremonies to join secret religious groups or gain access to hidden knowledge.
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📝Examples
“To the uninitiated, cryptocurrency trading looks like digital gambling with fancy charts.”
“The wine expert's descriptions were meaningless to the uninitiated palate.”
“For the uninitiated, watching golf is like watching grass grow in slow motion.”
“The professor tried to explain quantum physics to an uninitiated audience.”
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