total novice

Frequency: 8.03.4 per million words

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

noviceADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • He was a total novice at coding, but he was eager to learn.
  • She started as a total novice in the kitchen, barely knowing how to boil water.
  • As a total novice, I found the advanced features of the software quite confusing.
  • Even a total novice can learn to play this game quickly with a little practice.
  • Despite being a total novice, he showed great potential and quickly picked up the new skills.
  • The workshop is specifically designed for total novices who have no prior experience.
  • I felt like a total novice on my first day at the new job, overwhelmed by everything.
  • He confessed to being a total novice when it came to gardening, having never planted anything before.
  • Learning to knit can be challenging for a total novice, but it's very rewarding.
  • She approached the complex new software as a total novice, taking notes on every step.