What's the difference between greenhorn and tenderfoot?

Greenhorn


Definition:

  • (n.) A raw, inexperienced person; one easily imposed upon.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) As a greenhorn commander-in-chief and a Democrat to boot, Washington watchers say Obama has had scant opportunity to win the military's respect, let alone its affection.
  • (2) And on bass is Jack Lawrence, recognisable not only as a member of the Raconteurs and Cincinnati-based trio the Greenhornes, but also because of his striking resemblance to the Greek singer Nana Mouskouri.
  • (3) "I'm sick and tired of all that rubbish," continues Baron Funtimes, angrier now, as greenhorns Jaz, Myles, Jordan and co gulp and clench their bumcheeks.
  • (4) Liston was presumed invincible and the greenhorn, fresh-faced challenger was an unprecedented 8-1 underdog – odds that lengthened when, at the weigh-in, Clay’s apparent hysterics had doctors pronouncing him traumatised by fear.
  • (5) Wuthering Heights features Skins regular Kaya Scodelario as the adult Cathy, but her co-stars are all greenhorns: Shannon Beer, 13, and Solomon Glave, 14, as the young Cathy and Heathcliff, and 23-year-old James Howson as the older Heathcliff.
  • (6) But we never planned the Raconteurs either - I went over to Brendan [Benson's] house one afternoon, the Greenhornes were in town, and all of a sudden we were recording an album.

Tenderfoot


Definition:

  • (n.) A delicate person; one not inured to the hardship and rudeness of pioneer life.

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