Fledgling

Pronunciation: /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

Fledgling (noun)

  1. A young bird that has just left the nest and is still learning to fly and live on its own.
  2. A person who is new at a job, activity, or skill and is still developing experience.

Examples

  • The fledgling stayed close to its nest.
  • A fledgling chirped softly when the parent returned.

Fledgling (adjective)

  1. Not fully developed yet; at an early stage, with limited experience or strength.

Examples

  • It is a fledgling project, but it is growing fast.
  • We joined a fledgling team with big goals.