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Fledgling
01
a young bird that has recently acquired its flight feathers and is learning to fly
Examples
The fledgling hopped nervously from branch to branch.
The mother bird still fed the fledgling even though it could fly short distances.
02
a beginner or newcomer to a field or activity, still inexperienced
Examples
The fledgling musician played his first concert with shaky confidence.
The program is designed to support fledgling entrepreneurs.
fledgling
01
young or inexperienced, just beginning to develop or grow
Examples
The fledgling writer was excited to publish her first novel.
The fledgling company struggled to establish itself in the competitive market.
