Untaught — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈtȯt/ un·taught

Meaning & Definition of Untaught

Untaught (adjective)

  1. not instructed or trained, ignorant
  2. natural, spontaneous

Untaught (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books

    "an untaught artist whose primitive paintings are now prized by collectors"

    similar: analphabetic, benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple, uneducated, uninstructed, unlearned, unlettered, unread, unschooled, untutored
    related: functionally illiterate, innumerate, semiliterate, unknowledgeable, artless, lowbrow, philistine, uncultivated, uncultured, callow, green, inexperienced, innocent, naive, unsophisticated, raw, unskilled, untrained, brainless, dumb, idiotic, imbecile, moronic, stupid, witless, foolish, senseless, silly
    opposite: educated, knowledgeable, lettered, literate, schooled, well-informed, well-read
    near: brilliant, intelligent, smart, experienced, expert, trained, erudite, learned, polyhistoric, polymath, scholarly, cultivated, cultured, highbrow, intellectual, sophisticated, acquainted, aware, familiar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Untaught

The most common words with a similar meaning to Untaught:

analphabetic, benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple, uneducated, uninstructed, unlearned, unlettered, unread, unschooled, untutored

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Untaught

Words with the opposite meaning of Untaught:

educated, knowledgeable, lettered, literate, schooled, well-informed, well-read

Related Words for Untaught

functionally illiterate, innumerate, semiliterate, unknowledgeable, artless, lowbrow, philistine, uncultivated, uncultured, callow, green, inexperienced, innocent, naive, unsophisticated, raw, unskilled, untrained, brainless, dumb, idiotic, imbecile, moronic, stupid, witless, foolish, senseless, silly

Near Antonyms of Untaught

brilliant, intelligent, smart, experienced, expert, trained, erudite, learned, polyhistoric, polymath, scholarly, cultivated, cultured, highbrow, intellectual, sophisticated, acquainted, aware, familiar

Origin & Etymology of Untaught

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Untaught

What does "Untaught" mean?

"Untaught" means not instructed or trained, ignorant. As an adjective, it is defined as: not instructed or trained, ignorant.

What is another word for "Untaught"?

Other words for "Untaught" include analphabetic, benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude and simple. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Untaught" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Untaught"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Untaught". Common alternatives include analphabetic, benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple, uneducated and uninstructed.

What is the opposite of "Untaught"?

Antonyms of "Untaught" include educated, knowledgeable, lettered, literate, schooled, well-informed and well-read. Near antonyms include brilliant, intelligent, smart and experienced.

How do you use "Untaught" in a sentence?

Examples of "Untaught" in a sentence: "an untaught artist whose primitive paintings are now prized by collectors".

Is "Untaught" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Untaught" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Untaught"?

"Untaught" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈtȯt/ and divided into syllables as un·taught.

What is the origin of the word "Untaught"?

First known use: 14th century.