unlearned

Examples

• All

• UNLEARNED LESSONS OF FORT HOOD

  Academic text (2013)

• "Also, another device is self-vindication; as when an individual is asked about his faith, he excuses himself by saying, 'I am a simple and unlearned man.'

  Blog text (21)

• Inevitably, even the most simple and unlearned Protestants put the knowledge of their Roman Catholic examiners to shame.

  Academic text (2002)

• The Angel Gabriel came to an unlearned man who could not even write his own name and gave him miracle powers without having to learn to read and write and stand up in front of tribes out to kill him and judge for yourself if he was worthy, but God humbles the self-righteous who believe they are the prophets today who speak in the name of God.

  Blog text (12)

• Neither are the adversaries ignorant of this, but they abuse the ignorance of the unlearned, who, when they hear of Lay Communion, immediately dream of the custom of our time, by which only a part of the Sacrament is given to the laymen.

  Blog text (30)

• Many unlearned individuals struggle to understand complex societal issues.

• The unlearned man asked simple questions that highlighted his lack of knowledge.

• Although he was unlearned, he was eager to learn from those around him.

Synonyms

I

ignorant

vsunlearned

367 3.7

Not knowing about something or how it works

is focused more on lacking education or knowledge specifically rather than general unawareness

U

uneducated

vsunlearned

56 2.8

A person who has little or no schooling

is broader, meaning lack of education or general knowledge rather than only schooling

U

uninformed

vsunlearned

42 3.7

Not knowing about a subject or situation

means lack of education or knowledge overall rather than only missing specific information

U

untrained

vsunlearned

31 3.4

Having no teaching or practice to do a task well

focuses on lack of formal education or knowledge rather than missing practical skill

I

illiterate

vsunlearned

16 4.8

Not knowing much about a subject

is more general, meaning lack of education or knowledge across many areas

U

uninitiated

vsunlearned

8 8.0

People who do not know about a subject or activity

applies to general lack of education or knowledge rather than only lack of experience

U

unenlightened

vsunlearned

6 7.0

Not knowing or understanding important information

focuses on lack of understanding or awareness rather than simple absence of education

U

undereducated

vsunlearned

4 4.2

Not having enough schooling to learn basic reading and math

is about lack of education or knowledge in general rather than poor instruction quality

U

unschooled

vsunlearned

3 5.5

A person who has no formal education

is more general, meaning lack of education or knowledge beyond just schooling

U

untutored

vsunlearned

3 7.8

Having no formal schooling or lessons

is broader, covering general lack of education beyond missing private tuition

U

unlettered

vsunlearned

1 8.9

People who cannot read or write

is broader, applying to lack of general education or knowledge not only literacy

U

untaught

vsunlearned

1 6.8

A person who has not had school or lessons

is about overall lack of education or knowledge rather than only missing instruction

U

unknowledgeable

vsunlearned

1 7.1

Not knowing much about a subject

is similar but stresses overall lack of education rather than specific information gaps

U

unversed

vsunlearned

1 8.4

Not having much experience or knowledge about a subject

refers to general lack of education or knowledge rather than only limited experience

U

unstudied

vsunlearned

1 6.8

Not having much knowledge of a subject

is broader, meaning general lack of education or knowledge beyond absence of study

U

uninstructed

vsunlearned

6.9

Someone who has no training or basic knowledge about a subject

is about general lack of education or knowledge rather than only missing instruction

U

unconversant

vsunlearned

8.4

Not familiar with a subject or its details

is broader, meaning general lack of education or knowledge beyond mere unfamiliarity

N

nescient

vsunlearned

• Archaic

9.9

Not knowing things, often about spiritual matters

refers to everyday lack of education or knowledge rather than specialized spiritual ignorance

Antonyms

E

educated

36 3.2

A person who has a good education and a lot of knowledge

How Educated

erudite

• Formal

12 8.4

educated

36 3.2

unlearned

1 7.7

ignorant

367 3.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology