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untaught Definition

un·taught (-tôt′)

transitive verb

unteach

adjective

  1. not taught or instructed; uneducated; ignorant
  2. acquired without being taught; natural

Etymology: ME untaght

  • untaxed

untaught Synonyms

untaught

modif.

  1. Ignorant

    uneducated, unlearned, unread; see ignorant 2, inexperienced.

  2. Natural

    artless, instinctive, simple; see spontaneous.

untaught Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

peasant: The untaught peasant beheld the elements around him and was acquainted with their practical uses.