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inexperienced worker

[ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst ˈwɜrkər]
nounpl: inexperienced workers
trabalhador inexperiente
1. A person employed in a job or profession who lacks practical knowledge, skill, or prior experience in performing their duties
The inexperienced worker made several mistakes on his first day at the factory.
O trabalhador inexperiente cometeu vários erros no seu primeiro dia na fábrica.
2. A novice or beginner in a particular trade or occupation
We hired an inexperienced worker to help with the construction project.
Contratamos um trabalhador inexperiente para ajudar no projeto de construção.
NYC Slang
greenhorn, newbie, rookie
Synonyms
novice workerbeginnerapprenticegreen workerrookieuntrained workerunskilled worker
Antonyms
experienced workerseasoned professionalveteranskilled workerexpert

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhador inexperiente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
novato
Colloquial term frequently used
São Paulo
trabalhador iniciante
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
trabalhador inexperiente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning the ropes
wet behind the ears
fresh meat
still wet from the factory
breaking in a new worker
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