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inesperienza

/inespeˈrjɛntsa/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

inexperience

  • Lack of practical knowledge, skill, or familiarity with a particular activity or domain.

In a sentence

Il giovane commise un grave errore sul lavoro per pura inesperienza.

The young man made a serious mistake at work out of sheer inexperience.

L'inesperienza iniziale è normale quando si cambia completamente carriera.

Initial inexperience is normal when you change careers completely.

Nonostante la sua inesperienza, ha gestito il colloquio con grande sicurezza.

Despite her inexperience, she handled the interview with great confidence.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
inesperienzafeminine · singular
inesperienzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Opposite of 'esperienza'.
  • Typically uncountable; rarely used in the plural.

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