Untrained — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈtrānd/ un·trained

Meaning & Definition of Untrained

Untrained (adjective)

  1. not trained
  2. not made adept or expert by instruction or experience
  3. not taught by discipline to conform to certain behaviors

Untrained (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in uncontrolled, unsubdued

    similar: uncontrolled, undocile, unsubdued, feral, savage, unbroken, undomesticated, untamed, wild, wilding, bestial, brutal, brute, barbarous, uncivilized
    opposite: broken, busted, domestic, domesticated, gentled, tame, tamed, controlled, docile, familiar, semidomesticated, subdued, submissive, halterbroken, housebroken, trained, civilized, semicivilized, socialized

  2. as in unprepared, unqualified

    similar: curbstone, self-taught, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untutored, amateur, amateurish, dilettante, dilettantish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, nonprofessional, unprofessional, unskilled, unskillful, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed, crude, defective, faulty, flawed, primitive, unfinished, unpolished, beginning, entry-level, fresh, green, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be, incapable, incompetent, talentless, unable, unfit, ungifted, untalented
    opposite: ace, adept, consummate, crackerjack, expert, master, masterful, masterly, professional, virtuosic, virtuoso, able, accomplished, capable, competent, dexterous, gifted, habile, handsome, proficient, skilled, skillful, talented, experienced, practiced, seasoned, veteran, educated, fitted, initiated, knowledgeable, prepared, qualified, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, versed, all-around, ambidextrous, versatile, well-rounded, finished, polished, slick

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Untrained

The most common words with a similar meaning to Untrained:

uncontrolled, undocile, unsubdued, feral, savage, unbroken, undomesticated, untamed, wild, wilding, bestial, brutal, brute, barbarous, uncivilized, curbstone, self-taught, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untutored, amateur, amateurish, dilettante, dilettantish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, nonprofessional, unprofessional, unskilled, unskillful, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed, crude

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Untrained

Words with the opposite meaning of Untrained:

broken, busted, domestic, domesticated, gentled, tame, tamed, controlled, docile, familiar, semidomesticated, subdued, submissive, halterbroken, housebroken, trained, civilized, semicivilized, socialized, ace, adept, consummate, crackerjack, expert, master, masterful, masterly, professional, virtuosic, virtuoso

Origin & Etymology of Untrained

First known use: 1548

Frequently Asked Questions about Untrained

What does "Untrained" mean?

"Untrained" means not trained. As an adjective, it is defined as: not trained. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Untrained"?

Other words for "Untrained" include uncontrolled, undocile, unsubdued, feral, savage, unbroken, undomesticated and untamed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Untrained" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Untrained"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Untrained". Common alternatives include uncontrolled, undocile, unsubdued, feral, savage, unbroken, undomesticated, untamed, wild and wilding.

What is the opposite of "Untrained"?

Antonyms of "Untrained" include broken, busted, domestic, domesticated, gentled, tame, tamed and controlled.

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

"Untrained" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Untrained"?

"Untrained" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈtrānd/ and divided into syllables as un·trained.

What is the origin of the word "Untrained"?

First known use: 1548.

What is another word for "Untrained" meaning "as in uncontrolled, unsubdued"?

When "Untrained" (adjective) means as in uncontrolled, unsubdued, synonyms include uncontrolled, undocile, unsubdued, feral, savage and unbroken. Opposites in this sense include broken, busted, domestic and domesticated.