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uninitiate

/ˌʌn.ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/

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adjective

/ˌʌn.ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее того, кто не был обучен или посвящён в определённую тему, группу или знание.

An archaic adjective describing someone who has not been instructed or initiated into a particular subject, group, or knowledge.

  1. Inexperienced or not initiatedC1formal

    Lacking knowledge or experience in a particular field or activity; not having been introduced to something.

    ruНепосвящённый

    • The uninitiate reader may find the technical jargon confusing.
    • To the uninitiate eye, the process seems chaotic.
    • The workshop is designed for the uninitiate, offering a gentle introduction to the subject.

    Synonymsgreenignorantinexperiencednaiveunacquaintedunfamiliaruninitiatedunseasoneduntrainedunversed

    Antonymsexperiencedexpertknowledgeableseasoned

Forms
  • more uninitiate comparative form
  • most uninitiate superlative form

noun

/ˌʌn.ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее людей, которые не были посвящены в тайны, знания или практики определённой области или деятельности.

A noun referring to people who have not been introduced to the mysteries, knowledge, or practices of a particular field or activity.

  1. People lacking knowledge or experienceC1formal

    Individuals who have not been introduced to the secrets, complexities, or specialized knowledge of a particular field, activity, or group.

    ruНепосвящённые

    • The jargon used by the experts was completely incomprehensible to the uninitiate.
    • To the uninitiate, the rules of the game seem baffling.
    • The lecture was designed to be accessible even to the uninitiate.

    Synonymsbeginnergreenhornlaymanlaypersonneophytenewcomernoviceoutsider

    Antonymsexpertinitiateprofessional

Forms
  • uninitiates plural form
  • uninitiates' possessive plural form
  • uninitiate's possessive singular form