tenderfoot
Novice just starting
A tenderfoot is a newcomer or novice, especially one unaccustomed to rough conditions.
The term originated in the American West for inexperienced settlers unused to frontier hardships: The tenderfoot from Boston couldn't saddle his own horse.
It extends to any beginner in unfamiliar territory.
In Scouting, Tenderfoot is the entry-level rank.
Inexperienced, gullible newcomer
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
fledgling · tyro · newbie · apprentice · trainee · initiate · recruit · cadet
One who walks outdoors
- camperOne sleeping outside recreationally
- backpackerTraveler carrying supplies
- outdoorsmanWilderness activity enthusiast
- trailPath through wilderness
blisters · greenhorn · bush · backcountry · campsite · trekker · pioneer · frontiersman
Easily deceived
- credulousProne to blind trust
- ingenuousInnocently frank and trusting
- unworldlyLacking practical awareness
- unsuspectingNot anticipating danger
trusting · simple · innocent · uninformed · unsophisticated · wide-eyed · guileless · impressionable
Young wild mammal
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- troopMobile group, organized
- campcraftOutdoor living skills
merit · rank · Webelos · den · pack · jamboree · scoutmaster · knots
Easily broken or damaged
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- softYielding to touch
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
defenseless · susceptible · exposed · helpless · insecure · unprepared · ill-equipped
greenhorn
Inexperienced, gullible newcomer
beginner · fledgling · tyro · newbie · apprentice · trainee · initiate · recruit · cadet · probationer
hiker
One who walks outdoors
- camperOne sleeping outside recreationally
- backpackerTraveler carrying supplies
- outdoorsmanWilderness activity enthusiast
trail · blisters · greenhorn · bush · backcountry · campsite · trekker · pioneer · frontiersman · settler
gullible
Easily deceived
- credulousProne to blind trust
- ingenuousInnocently frank and trusting
- unworldlyLacking practical awareness
unsuspecting · trusting · simple · innocent · uninformed · unsophisticated · wide-eyed · guileless · impressionable · unschooled
cub
Young wild mammal
campcraft · merit · rank · Webelos · den · pack · jamboree · scoutmaster · knots · orienteering
fragile
Easily broken or damaged
unprotected · defenseless · susceptible · exposed · helpless · insecure · unprepared · ill-equipped
- Scoutingbadges, scout, Boy Scouts, campfires, scouts
- Wild Westcowboy, howdy, sheriff, giddyup, lawmen
- amateursamateur, hobbyist, nonprofessional, dabbler, novice
- beginnersbeginner, novice, rookie, newbie, newcomer
- dude ranchdude ranch, dude ranches, guest ranch, guest ranches, ranch stay
- newcomersnewcomers, newcomer, new arrivals, new arrival, newbie
tenderfootveteran
Experienced former soldier
old-timer · expert · old hand · pro · professional
tenderfootold-timer
Long-tenured person
frontiersman · sourdough · pioneer · trailblazer · mountain man