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.