Neophyte
noun
A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
After his recent conversion, he is still considered a neophyte in the church.
Often appears as...
- neophyte in the field
- neophyte to the business
noun
A person who is new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.
He was a neophyte in the trading world, still learning the ropes.
Often appears as...
- neophyte at work
- neophyte in the industry
noun
A plant or animal species that is recently introduced to an area where it has not been found historically.
The water hyacinth is considered a neophyte in the Mississippi River.
Often appears as...
- ecological neophyte
- invasive neophyte
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
After his recent conversion, he is still considered a neophyte in the church.
Often appears as...
- neophyte in the field
- neophyte to the business
noun
A person who is new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.
He was a neophyte in the trading world, still learning the ropes.
Often appears as...
- neophyte at work
- neophyte in the industry
noun
A plant or animal species that is recently introduced to an area where it has not been found historically.
The water hyacinth is considered a neophyte in the Mississippi River.
Often appears as...
- ecological neophyte
- invasive neophyte
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Neutral
Neophyte is an objective description without positive or negative feelings attached to it.
As a neophyte in cooking, he follows the recipes meticulously.
Pro Tip 2/3Learning Phase
'Neophyte' suggests someone is at the beginning of their learning journey.
She joined the coding bootcamp as a neophyte.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Status
Being a neophyte is a temporary stage as one gains experience over time.
The neophyte gardener hoped to grow a lush garden one day.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Neutral
Neophyte is an objective description without positive or negative feelings attached to it.
As a neophyte in cooking, he follows the recipes meticulously.
Pro Tip 2/3Learning Phase
'Neophyte' suggests someone is at the beginning of their learning journey.
She joined the coding bootcamp as a neophyte.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Status
Being a neophyte is a temporary stage as one gains experience over time.
The neophyte gardener hoped to grow a lush garden one day.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Neutral
Neophyte is an objective description without positive or negative feelings attached to it.
As a neophyte in cooking, he follows the recipes meticulously.
Pro Tip 2/3Learning Phase
'Neophyte' suggests someone is at the beginning of their learning journey.
She joined the coding bootcamp as a neophyte.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Status
Being a neophyte is a temporary stage as one gains experience over time.
The neophyte gardener hoped to grow a lush garden one day.
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Video examples
Paula Scher: Great...
So, while they became successful, I know how to make them, so I'm not a neophyte, and they're no longer serious -- they have become solemn. And that's a terrifying factor -- when you start something and it turns that way --
Video examples
Paula Scher: Great...
So, while they became successful, I know how to make them, so I'm not a neophyte, and they're no longer serious -- they have become solemn. And that's a terrifying factor -- when you start something and it turns that way --
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Quote examples
Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
The business side of real estate investing is fraught with risk. Unlike purchasing mutual funds or savings bonds, with real estate, you can lose money; this is one of the reasons that seasoned real estate investors caution neophytes never to get too emotional about a property and always be willing to walk away.
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Don Kardong
American Athlete
Cheer for your teammates, regardless of whether they're fast or slow, veteran or neophyte, varsity or JV. Or rally the spirits of someone who's had a bad performance. Also, encourage stragglers during tough workouts; jog back to 'pick up' a runner who's behind during a long run.
Quote examples
Bob Beauprez
American Politician
In 2008 all the stars aligned perfectly for Obama's 6-point victory over John McCain. He was an inexperienced, untested neophyte, and successfully convinced enough voters to paint their own version of what hope-and-change was all about on the blank canvas he provided.
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Charles Murray
American Scientist
But in all cases when you have problems in your interactions with your boss, there's one more question you have to ask yourself: To what extent is your boss at fault, and to what extent are you a neophyte about supervisor-subordinate relationships?
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Michael Tubbs
American Politician
As the documentary 'True Son' illustrates, my campaign for city council started really small - with eight mostly political neophytes in my living room and with young people knocking on doors.
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Peter Bart
American Editor
Historically, filmmakers always fall in love with every frame, but now that even neophytes are given final cut, this love affair carries with it serious economic implications.
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Patton Oswalt
American Comedian
Any acting job that I ever got, I always treated it like I was a neophyte; I didn't know what I was doing, and I was going to work just as hard as I do on my stand-up.
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Lynn Abbey
American Author
Neophyte writers tend to believe that there is something magical about ideas and that if they can just get a hold of a good one, then their futures are ensured.
Quote examples
Colleen Hanabusa
American Politician
I'm president of the Senate. I'm not a neophyte when it comes to understanding political alignments and misalignments.
Quote examples
Fabrizio Moreira
Ecuadorian Politician
The business side of real estate investing is fraught with risk. Unlike purchasing mutual funds or savings bonds, with real estate, you can lose money; this is one of the reasons that seasoned real estate investors caution neophytes never to get too emotional about a property and always be willing to walk away.
Quote examples
Don Kardong
American Athlete
Cheer for your teammates, regardless of whether they're fast or slow, veteran or neophyte, varsity or JV. Or rally the spirits of someone who's had a bad performance. Also, encourage stragglers during tough workouts; jog back to 'pick up' a runner who's behind during a long run.
Quote examples
Bob Beauprez
American Politician
In 2008 all the stars aligned perfectly for Obama's 6-point victory over John McCain. He was an inexperienced, untested neophyte, and successfully convinced enough voters to paint their own version of what hope-and-change was all about on the blank canvas he provided.
Quote examples
Charles Murray
American Scientist
But in all cases when you have problems in your interactions with your boss, there's one more question you have to ask yourself: To what extent is your boss at fault, and to what extent are you a neophyte about supervisor-subordinate relationships?
Quote examples
Michael Tubbs
American Politician
As the documentary 'True Son' illustrates, my campaign for city council started really small - with eight mostly political neophytes in my living room and with young people knocking on doors.
Quote examples
Peter Bart
American Editor
Historically, filmmakers always fall in love with every frame, but now that even neophytes are given final cut, this love affair carries with it serious economic implications.
Quote examples
Patton Oswalt
American Comedian
Any acting job that I ever got, I always treated it like I was a neophyte; I didn't know what I was doing, and I was going to work just as hard as I do on my stand-up.
Quote examples
Lynn Abbey
American Author
Neophyte writers tend to believe that there is something magical about ideas and that if they can just get a hold of a good one, then their futures are ensured.
Quote examples
Colleen Hanabusa
American Politician
I'm president of the Senate. I'm not a neophyte when it comes to understanding political alignments and misalignments.
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