tenderfoot

noun
UK: /ˈtendəfʊt/
US: /ˈtendərˌfʊt/

  1. A person who is new to something; someone inexperienced.

    1. He's a tenderfoot when it comes to camping, so be patient.
    2. As a tenderfoot in the stock market, she sought advice from a financial advisor.

  2. A newcomer to the Wild West; a greenhorn, especially someone unaccustomed to the outdoors.

    1. The cowboys laughed at the tenderfoot trying to ride a horse.
    2. The seasoned prospector warned the tenderfoot about the dangers of the desert.

Synonyms

newcomer greenhorn rookie novice beginner

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tenderfoot" in English means: A person who is new to something; someone inexperienced., A newcomer to the Wild West; a greenhorn, especially someone unaccustomed to the outdoors..

The phonetic transcription of "tenderfoot" is /ˈtendəfʊt/ in British English and /ˈtendərˌfʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tenderfoot": newcomer, greenhorn, rookie, novice, beginner.

Example usage of "tenderfoot": "He's a tenderfoot when it comes to camping, so be patient.". More examples on the page.