FLEDGLING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word fledgling. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for FLEDGLING
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| neophyte | nounn | |||||
noun • a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously • any new participant in some activity • a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist | ||||||
| newbie | nounn | |||||
noun • any new participant in some activity | ||||||
| apprentice | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • works for an expert to learn a trade verb • be or work as an apprentice | ||||||
| beginner | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • someone new to a field or activity • a person who founds or establishes some institution | ||||||
| novice | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows • someone new to a field or activity | ||||||
| rookie | nounn | |||||
noun • an awkward and inexperienced youth | ||||||
| tyro | nounn | |||||
noun • someone new to a field or activity | ||||||
| fledgeling | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • any new participant in some activity • young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying adjective satellite • (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers | ||||||
| unfledged | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • (of birds) not yet having developed feathers adjective satellite • (of an arrow) not equipped with feathers • young and inexperienced | ||||||
| callow | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • young and inexperienced | ||||||
| emerging | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • coming to maturity • coming into existence | ||||||
| entrant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise • any new participant in some activity • someone who enters • one who enters a competition | ||||||
| freshman | nounn | |||||
noun • a first-year undergraduate • any new participant in some activity adjective satellite • used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college) | ||||||
| nascent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • being born or beginning | ||||||
| newcomer | nounn | |||||
noun • any new participant in some activity • a recent arrival | ||||||
| starter | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an electric motor for starting an engine • a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning • the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition • any new participant in some activity • food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course) • a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle • a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough | ||||||
| virginal | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • characteristic of a virgin or virginity noun • a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries adjective satellite • untouched or undefiled • in a state of sexual virginity | ||||||