"inexpertise" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From in- + expertise. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|in|expertise}} in- + expertise Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} inexpertise (uncountable)
  1. A lack of expertise. Tags: uncountable
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