rookie

Definition

A first-year player or newcomer to a team, role, or organization; someone still learning which shortcuts exist and which processes actually matter.

Example Usage

The rookie made a rookie mistake by questioning why we've always done things this way.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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