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unsophisticated

 

[ ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

person

Lacking refinement or sophistication, simple, plain, and straightforward.

Synonyms

naive, plain, simple, unrefined

Examples of usage

  • She preferred unsophisticated clothes, avoiding anything too flashy.
  • His unsophisticated manners sometimes surprised his colleagues.
Context #2 | Adjective

food

Not complex or intricate in flavor; straightforward and simple.

Synonyms

basic, plain, simple

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant served delicious, unsophisticated dishes that reminded her of home.
  • The unsophisticated flavors of the dish appealed to those who preferred traditional cuisine.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsophisticated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simples

🇮🇳 साधारण

🇩🇪 einfach

🇮🇩 sederhana

🇺🇦 простий

🇵🇱 prosty

🇯🇵 単純な

🇫🇷 simple

🇪🇸 sencillo

🇹🇷 basit

🇰🇷 단순한

🇸🇦 بسيط

🇨🇿 jednoduchý

🇸🇰 jednoduchý

🇨🇳 简单的

🇸🇮 preprost

🇮🇸 einfaldur

🇰🇿 қарапайым

🇬🇪 მარტივი

🇦🇿 sadə

🇲🇽 sencillo

Etymology

The word 'unsophisticated' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'sophisticated' meaning 'having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century in the sense of 'not corrupted or adulterated'. Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of lacking refinement or complexity.

See also: sophisticatedly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,649, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.