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neoteric

neoteric

9.9
A person new to a job or group
  • noun
  • /niˈɒtərɪk/
translation icon : novato
  • As a neoteric in the company, she was eager to learn from her experienced colleagues.

Examples

  • The club assigns a mentor to every neoteric to help them settle in.

  • The new intern is a neoteric in our company.

  • It can be challenging for a neoteric to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment.

  • Many neoterics join tech startups for fresh opportunities.

  • As a neoteric at her new job, she was excited to learn the ropes from the experienced team.

  • The manager provided guidance to each neoteric to ensure a smooth transition into the company.

  • Being a neoteric, he found the company culture to be quite different from his previous workplace.

Synonyms

rookie
vsneoteric
  • Informal
276 3.7

A person new to a job or activity who has little experience

is similar but centers on joining a role within a group
newcomer
vsneoteric
123 1.6

A person who has recently arrived in a place, joined a group, or started an activity

is new specifically to a job, organization, or activity rather than just arrival
beginner
vsneoteric
81 1.0

A person who has just started to learn or do something

is new to a job or group specifically rather than general early learner status
newbie
vsneoteric
  • Slang
60 4.7

A person who is new to a job or activity and has little experience

is the neutral term for a person new to a job or group
novice
vsneoteric
46 3.4

A person new to an activity who has little experience

focuses on being new to a job or organization rather than only skill level
freshman
vsneoteric
  • US
41 2.4

A person new to a group or activity in their first year

covers being new at work or in an organization beyond the first year sense
neophyte
vsneoteric
9 8.4

A person new to a subject, skill, or belief

applies more to joining an organization or job than to beliefs
noob
vsneoteric
  • Offensive
8 8.4

A person who is new and not skilled at games or online groups

is the neutral or formal term without derogatory or gaming tone
new kid in town
vsneoteric
  • Informal
2 4.3

A person new to a place who people notice

means someone new to a role without implying special attention
tyro
vsneoteric
2 9.6

A person who is new to an activity or subject

is used more for someone joining a job or organization
fledgling
vsneoteric
1 6.8

A person or group new to an activity with little experience

is limited to individuals new to a job or role
fledgeling
vsneoteric
  • UK
7.7

A person or group new to an activity and not yet experienced

speaks only about a person new to a job or activity
greeny
vsneoteric
  • Slang
8.6

A person who is new and has little experience in a job or activity

is a neutral term for any newcomer to a role or group
abecedarian
vsneoteric
9.9

A person who is beginning to learn something

refers to joining a job or group rather than starting basic study
total newb
vsneoteric
  • Slang
9.2

A person who is new to an activity and has little skill

is a general neutral label for someone new to a job or group

Antonyms

3.2

A person who knows a lot about a subject and can help others

153 4.1

Having long experience and skill in a job or activity

How New

neoteric
9.9
newcomer
123 1.6
veteran
184 3.8

Surface Forms

neoteric singular
neoterics plural

Etymology

As a noun, neoteric also comes from Greek neos 'new', so a neoteric is literally a 'new' person — a newcomer or beginner in a job or group.