Tenderfoot
noun
A person who is inexperienced in a particular activity or field.
He was regarded as a tenderfoot in business.
noun
A newcomer or a beginner, particularly to the Wild West during the US gold rushes.
During the gold rushes, every tenderfoot dreamt of finding unlimited wealth in the new territories.
noun
A first year scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
The tenderfoot rank is the first rank earned by a scout
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A person who is inexperienced in a particular activity or field.
He was regarded as a tenderfoot in business.
noun
A newcomer or a beginner, particularly to the Wild West during the US gold rushes.
During the gold rushes, every tenderfoot dreamt of finding unlimited wealth in the new territories.
noun
A first year scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
The tenderfoot rank is the first rank earned by a scout
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Experience Relevance
Use 'tenderfoot' for someone new to an activity, emphasizing their inexperience.
Joining the chess club, he felt like a complete tenderfoot.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Non-literal
'Tenderfoot' can be used metaphorically, not just for actual first-time activities.
Trying to cook for the first time, she joked about being a tenderfoot.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild Connotation
The word 'tenderfoot' has a gentle tone, not usually meant to insult.
My mentor guided me patiently through the basics, calling me his tenderfoot.
Pro Tip 1/3Experience Relevance
Use 'tenderfoot' for someone new to an activity, emphasizing their inexperience.
Joining the chess club, he felt like a complete tenderfoot.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Non-literal
'Tenderfoot' can be used metaphorically, not just for actual first-time activities.
Trying to cook for the first time, she joked about being a tenderfoot.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild Connotation
The word 'tenderfoot' has a gentle tone, not usually meant to insult.
My mentor guided me patiently through the basics, calling me his tenderfoot.
Pro Tip 1/3Experience Relevance
Use 'tenderfoot' for someone new to an activity, emphasizing their inexperience.
Joining the chess club, he felt like a complete tenderfoot.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Non-literal
'Tenderfoot' can be used metaphorically, not just for actual first-time activities.
Trying to cook for the first time, she joked about being a tenderfoot.
Pro Tip 3/3Mild Connotation
The word 'tenderfoot' has a gentle tone, not usually meant to insult.
My mentor guided me patiently through the basics, calling me his tenderfoot.
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