the uninitiated

noun

: people who do not have knowledge of or experience with something
For the uninitiated, let me explain how this device works.

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For the uninitiated, Zilla Fatu is the son of the legendary Umaga. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 For the uninitiated, instead of a bottle or tube, these formulas are housed in a compact with a sponge saturated in foundation. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026 For the uninitiated, the Wizards Guild of America shares the same moniker, WGA, with the Writers Guild of America, which Stuart Fails to Save the Universe creators are all members of. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 To the uninitiated, the UK's Shed of the Year is an annual competition showcasing creative hobbyist garden builds. — New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the uninitiated

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“The uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninitiated. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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