GREENHORN Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

greenhorn

noun

ˈgrēn-ˌhȯrn

as in novice

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity go easy on him—he's just a greenhorn and doesn't have all the experience you do

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Recent Examples of greenhorn That's a pretty apt casting given that the three other members are greenhorns in terms of major titles. —

Tim Ellis, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 On the fishing boat, a greenhorn named Steve can’t stop going on about ripping off his own father of 40 grand, the cash still in his car, where he’s been living. —

Tod Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2021 Yet even before the Academy-Award winning film provided a boost to a once-fringe sport, Honnold had inspired one important greenhorn to get up from her desk and out onto the rocks: his 58-year-old mother. —

Anita Chabria Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021 Rick’s crew rescues a greenhorn and her rock truck, and Tony’s team tries an ancient fix to keep his operation afloat. —

Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2021 See all Example Sentences for greenhorn

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Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.

— Roy Brownell, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
While a novice might think that selecting the right fly is the key to catching fish, seasoned anglers know that meticulous attention to every element of the fishing process leads to a rewarding day on the water.

— Brennan Drew, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025