greenhorn

UK
/ˈɡriːnhɔːn/
US
/ˈɡriːnˌhɔrn/
greenhornnoun
greenhorns
pl
UK
/ˈɡriːnhɔːn/
US
/ˈɡriːnˌhɔrn/
Translations
As a greenhorn in the company, she was eager to learn from her more experienced colleagues.
En tant que novice dans l'entreprise, elle était impatiente d'apprendre auprès de ses collègues plus expérimentés.
Additional translations
naïfPersonne inexpérimentée et facilement dupée.
Definitions
A person who is new to or inexperienced in a particular activity or field.
As a greenhorn in the company, she was eager to learn from her more experienced colleagues.
An inexperienced or naive person, especially one who is easily deceived or tricked.
The con artist targeted the greenhorn tourists, knowing they were unfamiliar with the local customs.
greenhornadjective
more greenhorn
Comp.
most greenhorn
Super.
UK
/ˈɡriːnhɔːn/
US
/ˈɡriːnhɔrn/
Used attributively before a noun to describe someone or something as inexperienced.
Translations
The startup was full of greenhorn engineers fresh out of university.
La start-up était pleine d'ingénieurs inexpérimentés tout juste sortis de l'université.
Additional translations
noviceS'emploie surtout pour qualifier quelqu'un de nouveau dans un métier, une activité ou un milieu.
Definitions
Inexperienced; new to a particular activity, job, or place.
The startup was full of greenhorn engineers fresh out of university.