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wet behind the ears

The phrase “wet behind the ears” has 5 syllables: wet be-hind the ears

It's pronounced as /wɛt bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ɪrz/

What is synonym and antonym for wet behind the ears?

In the thesaurus, “wet behind the ears” has 35 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wet behind the ears along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wet behind the ears

Antonyms for wet behind the ears

Meanings of wet behind the ears

  • adjective
    1. Inexperienced; just beginning; immature (especially in judgment).

Example Sentences

  • He’s still wet behind the ears, so don’t expect him to know everything yet.
  • The rookie officer was obviously wet behind the ears during his first patrol.
  • She may be wet behind the ears, but she learns very quickly.
  • They treated him as if he were wet behind the ears, despite his solid training.
  • The young lawyer was a bit wet behind the ears, but determined to prove herself.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wet behind the ears, such as: adolescent, adult, advanced, babyish, boyish, callow, childish.

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Related Words

callow

immature

raw

juvenile

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