neophytic

/ˌniːəˈfɪtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a beginner or novice; inexperienced or newly initiated into a field or activity.
    • His neophytic attempts at gardening resulted in a few wilted plants, but he kept trying.
    • The neophytic programmer struggled with basic syntax but showed great potential.
    • Her neophytic enthusiasm made up for her lack of experience in the kitchen.
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