Untutored — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈtü-tərd/ un·tu·tored

Meaning & Definition of Untutored

Untutored (adjective)

  1. having no formal learning or training
  2. naive, unsophisticated
  3. not produced or developed by instruction, native

Untutored (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books

    "to the untutored observer these works of art must seem strange indeed"

    similar: analphabetic, benighted, dark, ignorant, illiterate, nonliterate, rude, simple, uneducated, uninstructed, unlearned, unlettered, unread, unschooled, untaught
    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 Untutored

The most common words with a similar meaning to Untutored:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Untutored

Words with the opposite meaning of Untutored:

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

Related Words for Untutored

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 Untutored

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

Origin & Etymology of Untutored

First known use: 1593

Frequently Asked Questions about Untutored

What does "Untutored" mean?

"Untutored" means having no formal learning or training. As an adjective, it is defined as: having no formal learning or training.

What is another word for "Untutored"?

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

What are different ways to say "Untutored"?

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

What is the opposite of "Untutored"?

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

How do you use "Untutored" in a sentence?

Examples of "Untutored" in a sentence: "to the untutored observer these works of art must seem strange indeed".

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

"Untutored" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Untutored"?

"Untutored" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈtü-tərd/ and divided into syllables as un·tu·tored.

What is the origin of the word "Untutored"?

First known use: 1593.