greenhorn

UK
/ˈɡriːnhɔːn/
US
/ˈɡriːnˌhɔrn/

Translations

greenhornnoun
greenhorns
pl
UK
/ˈɡriːnhɔːn/
US
/ˈɡriːnˌhɔrn/
The greenhorn made several mistakes on his first day at work.
Новичок сделал несколько ошибок в свой первый рабочий день.
Additional translations
неопытный человек
greenhornadjective
more greenhorn
Comp.
most greenhorn
Super.
UK
/ˈɡriːnhɔːn/
US
/ˈɡriːnhɔrn/
Used attributively before a noun to describe someone or something as inexperienced.

Definitions

greenhornnoun
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
Inexperienced; new to a particular activity, job, or place.
The startup was full of greenhorn engineers fresh out of university.