Uneducated: meaning, definitions and examples
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uneducated
[ ˌʌnˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪd ]
lack of formal education
Not having received a formal education or lacking knowledge in a particular subject.
Synonyms
ignorant, illiterate, uninformed
Examples of usage
- He was often criticized for his uneducated opinions on politics.
- Her uneducated background did not prevent her from pursuing her dreams.
lacking cultural refinement
Not possessing cultural or intellectual refinement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The uneducated behavior of the guests shocked the host.
- His uneducated taste in art was evident from his collection.
Translations
Translations of the word "uneducated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não educado
🇮🇳 अशिक्षित
🇩🇪 ungebildet
🇮🇩 tidak berpendidikan
🇺🇦 недосвідчений
🇵🇱 niewykształcony
🇯🇵 無教育
🇫🇷 non éduqué
🇪🇸 no educado
🇹🇷 eğitimsiz
🇰🇷 교육을 받지 못한
🇸🇦 غير متعلم
🇨🇿 nevzdělaný
🇸🇰 nevzdelaný
🇨🇳 未受教育
🇸🇮 neizobražen
🇮🇸 ómenntaður
🇰🇿 білімсіз
🇬🇪 განათლების არმქონე
🇦🇿 təhsilsiz
🇲🇽 no educado
Word origin
The word 'uneducated' originated in the late 16th century, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'educated'. It has been used to describe individuals lacking formal education or cultural refinement. The term highlights the importance of learning and knowledge in society.
See also: educable, educated, educatedly, educating, education, educational, educator, educators.