fledgling Meaning & Definition
ˈflej-liŋ
What Does Fledgling Mean?
Fledgling is used as a noun meaning a young bird just fledged see fledge. It can also mean an immature or inexperienced person.
Fledgling at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈflej-liŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | neophyte, inexperienced and entrant |
| Antonyms | old hand, old-timer and vet |
| Plural | fledglings |
| First known use | 1830 |
Fledgling Definition (Noun)
- a young bird just fledged see fledge
a bird feeding her fledglings
- an immature or inexperienced person
- one that is new
Synonyms of Fledgling
neophyteinexperiencedentrantstarterunfledgedfreshmanfledgelingnewcomerabecedarianapprenticebabebeginnercoltcubgreenhornnewbienovicenovitiatepunkrecruitrookrookietenderfoottyrovirgin
Fledgling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fledgling
Fledgling in a Sentence
a bird feeding her fledglings
at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills
Word Forms & Grammar
fledgling
fledglings
fledgling (not comparable)
fledgling (plural fledglings)
Origin of Fledgling
From fledge (“prepare for flying”) + -ling.
First Known Use
1830
How to Pronounce Fledgling
You say fledgling as /ˈflej-liŋ/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (flej).
Common Questions About Fledgling
What part of speech is fledgling?
Fledgling is a noun.
What is another word for fledgling?
You can replace fledgling with words such as neophyte, inexperienced and entrant. See the full list of fledgling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of fledgling?
Antonyms of fledgling include old hand, old-timer, vet and veteran.
What is the plural of fledgling?
The plural of fledgling is fledglings.