complete novice

Frequency: 8.03.5 per million words

Used to emphasize that someone has absolutely no experience in a particular activity or subject.

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Examples (10)

  • When I first started coding, I was a complete novice.
  • She is a complete novice at painting, but she is eager to learn.
  • For someone who was a complete novice in the kitchen, he cooked a surprisingly good meal.
  • The course is designed for complete novices with no prior experience.
  • He was a complete novice to mountain climbing, so he hired a guide.
  • Despite being a complete novice, her enthusiasm was infectious.
  • You don't need any experience; even a complete novice can pick it up quickly.
  • As a complete novice to the sport, she found the first few lessons challenging.
  • Learning a new language can be daunting, especially if you're a complete novice.
  • The instruction manual is clear enough for a complete novice to follow.