UPSTART Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word upstart. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word upstart. (close relations)

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Definition of UPSTART


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	parvenu				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class adjective satellite • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position • of or characteristic of a parvenu
	arriviste				nounn
	noun • a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
	apprentice				verb, nounv, n
	noun • works for an expert to learn a trade verb • be or work as an apprentice
	beginner				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • someone new to a field or activity • a person who founds or establishes some institution
	fledgling				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • any new participant in some activity • young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying adjective satellite • (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers • young and inexperienced
	greenhorn				nounn
	noun • an awkward and inexperienced youth
	neophyte				nounn
	noun • a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously • any new participant in some activity • a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
	newcomer				nounn
	noun • any new participant in some activity • a recent arrival
	novice				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows • someone new to a field or activity
	pretender				nounn
	noun • a person who makes deceitful pretenses • a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title) • a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
	rookie				nounn
	noun • an awkward and inexperienced youth
	tenderfoot				nounn
	noun • an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
	trainee				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • someone who is being trained
	tyro				nounn
	noun • someone new to a field or activity
	youngster				nounn
	noun • a young person of either sex
	nouveau-riche				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class adjective satellite • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
	kip				verb, nounv, n
	noun • sleep • the basic unit of money in Laos • a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright verb • be asleep
	parvenue				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective satellite • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position • of or characteristic of a parvenu

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