rookie

Someone who has just started an activity or job and has little experience.

• The rookie scored twice.
• Our team has three rookies this season.
• As a rookie, she still has plenty to learn.

Similar words: beginner, newcomer, novice

Opposites: veteran, expert

Common phrases: a rookie player, a promising rookie, rookie of something, a complete rookie

A new member of the police or armed forces who has little experience.

• The rookie joined our patrol.
• A veteran officer helped the rookies.
• When I was a rookie, I learned from my sergeant.

Similar words: recruit, newcomer

Opposites: veteran

Common phrases: rookie cop, rookie officer, train a rookie

Showing little experience or the ability of someone who is still learning.

• That was a rookie mistake.
• The rookie player missed an easy shot.
• She avoided the usual rookie errors.

Similar words: inexperienced, amateur

Opposites: experienced, professional

Common phrases: rookie mistake, rookie error, rookie player