rookie
/ˈrʊki/
noun
- A person who is new to a job, activity, or sport and has little experience.
- She played well for a rookie in her first season on the team.
- The rookie firefighter was nervous on his first call.
- The company hired several rookies and paired them with mentors.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a beginner or newcomer.
- The rookie cop was assigned to patrol with a veteran officer.
- He made a rookie mistake by forgetting to save his work.
- Her rookie status meant she had to attend extra training sessions.