fledgling
US /ˈfledʒ.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈfledʒ.lɪŋ/
1.
a young bird that has just fledged, i.e., acquired its flight feathers and left the nest
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The mother bird watched over her fledgling as it took its first flight.
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We found a small fledgling on the ground and tried to help it.
2.
a person or organization that is new and inexperienced
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The company is still a fledgling in the tech industry.
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As a fledgling writer, she sought advice from experienced authors.
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new and inexperienced
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The fledgling startup struggled to find its footing in the competitive market.
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He took on the challenge with the enthusiasm of a fledgling entrepreneur.