lacking practical experience or training

an awkward and inexperienced youth

lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

Not yet weaned, Drawing milk from the mother or dam; hence, colloquially, young, inexperienced, a suction pump. See under Suction, verb_ Present participle of suck, noun_ A sound or motion that sucks, the act of sucking, Specifically, in ceramics, absorption of the glaze from ware by the porous fire-clay saggar while in the kiln

A young dog; a pup, A conceited, frivolous, and impertinent man; a silly young fop or coxcomb_ used in contempt, an inexperienced young person, verb_ transitive To bring forth whelps; to pup

One who acts as a wise and faithful guide and monitor, especially of a younger person; an intimate friend who is also a sage counselor, as of one who is young or inexperienced, a wise and trusted guide and advisor, verb_ serve as a teacher or trusted counselor, transitive To act as someone's mentor, intransitive verb_ To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher, especially in occupational settings, To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher to (another person)

any new participant in some activity, One that is new to something, especially a novice at using computer technology or the Internet, Internet A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner