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unlearned Definition

un·learned (-lʉr′nid; for 2, -lʉrnd′)

adjective

    1. not learned or educated; ignorant
    2. showing a lack of learning or education
    1. not learned unlearned lessons
    2. known or acquired without conscious study an unlearned sense of tact

unlearned Synonyms

unlearned

modif.

unlettered, rude, boorish, uneducated, ignorant, illiterate, clownish, untutored, untaught, unread, savage, uncivilized, doltish, crass, half-taught, half-educated, uninitiated, ill-bred, unversed, uninstructed, unguided, unenlightened, benighted, dull, misguided, empty, unaccomplished, backward, superficial, pedantic, low-brow*.

Antonyms learned, educated, adept. See syn. study at ignorant.ignorant.

unlearned Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • man: The first question he asked his distinguished visitor was ' Father, can we ignorant and unlearned men be saved?
  • question: And verse 23 he says, " Those foolish and unlearned questions, you should avoid.
  • people: The Latin liturgy and the German service were for the unlearned people, many of whom were not even believers.