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Synonyms of tenderfoot

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Another word for tenderfoot is Johnny-come-lately. Other synonyms of tenderfoot are neophyte, tyro and first-timer.

Synonyms and similar words for tenderfoot

nounAn inexperienced person; a novice.

Meaning of tenderfoot

  1. noun An inexperienced person; a novice.
  2. noun A newcomer or arriviste to the region in the American frontier (Old West and Wild West).
  3. noun A Boy Scout of the lowest rank.

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Questions about synonyms of tenderfoot

What is another word for tenderfoot?
Tenderfoot has 58 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Johnny-come-lately, neophyte, tyro and first-timer.
What does tenderfoot mean?
Tenderfoot means an inexperienced person; a novice.

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