greenhorn

noun

green·horn ˈgrēn-ˌhȯrn

Synonyms of greenhorn next

: an inexperienced or naive person

: a newcomer (as to a country) unacquainted with local manners and customs

Examples of greenhorn in a Sentence

He's not the most sophisticated businessman you'll ever meet, but he's no greenhorn. go easy on him—he's just a greenhorn and doesn't have all the experience you do

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The author came to Canada from England in 1923 as a 23-year-old greenhorn. —

Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024 Hence the herring, every greenhorn’s rite of passage on the Wizard. —

Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 11 June 2024 And if Major Kidd could give the kids a pep talk half as good as Rosie, these greenhorns might sleep a little easier. —

Chris Klimek, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2024 Behind her, a greenhorn named Jessie (Cailee Spaeny) takes photos of Lee taking photos of the dead, and behind Jessie, of course, are Garland and his cinematographer Rob Hardy filming images of both women. —

Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for greenhorn