33 Synonyms & Antonyms For NOVICE

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Definitions novice [nov-is] / ˈnɒv ɪs / NOUN person just learning something Synonyms STRONGEST beginner learner neophyte newcomer pupil trainee STRONG amateur apprentice colt convert cub fledgling greenhorn gremlin mark novitiate plebe postulant prentice probationer proselyte punk recruit rookie starter student tenderfoot WEAK first of May know from nothing new kid on the block Antonyms STRONG expert professional teacher

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Wiseman is a political and diplomatic novice, and takes on the role of Canada’s ambassador in D.C. at a time of elevated uncertainty about Canada’s longstanding economic ties with the world’s largest economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Somehow he talked his way into fighting an Olympic gold medallist and former heavyweight champion in Joshua, despite being a novice cruiserweight.

From BBC

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua needed six rounds to stop boxing novice Jake Paul, who spent much of the contest in survival mode in one of the most striking mismatches in the sport's history.

From BBC

A 'novice' who can 'punch a bit' - how good is Paul?

From BBC

Useful as development markers, they do not indicate anything beyond novice level.

From BBC

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Words related to novice are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word novice. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

abecedarian amateurs amateur beginner beginners convert dabbler entrant fledgling freshman greenhorn layperson layman learner neophyte newbie newcomer new kid on the block novitiate pupil recruit smatterer student tenderfoot trainee tyro unaccustomed uninitiate untrained untrained

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